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You can help your dog with allergies by learning what triggers them.

Help Your Dog With Allergies

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Dogs are most commonly allergic to flea bites, and they can be allergic to certain foods, but environmental allergies often present the biggest challenge...

Canine Allergies and Your Dog’s Health

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or anything else.üBonnie's sores healed when her owner noticed her eating fresh cleavers, and started giving the dog supplemental forms of the herb.

Canine Skin Allergies and Skin Care

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Quick: What’s the number one canine disease complaint heard by veterinarians? That’s right, it’s itching and scratching. “My dog is ripping himself to shreds!” “She’s almost bald from chewing herself!” “He’s rubbing himself on the carpet, the furniture, and even the walls!” Many people seem to think that all dogs scratch themselves. Of course, pretty much every dog will scratch for a moment if they get a little itch, but that’s not what we’re discussing. The scratching we’re discussing – the scratching that is of real concern – is not occasional or casual.

Webinar About Canine Allergies April 22

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It's amazing to me that even people who have fairly serious allergies themselves often fail to see the similarities between their own condition and their dog's allergies. Many people are quite experienced at avoiding the substances to which they are allergic – but don't realize that it would help their dog considerably if they would invest some time in trying to identify the substances to which their dog is allergic and limiting the dog's exposure to that allergen.

My Dog’s Springtime Allergies: RIGHT on Time

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In past years, I've discussed my system of keeping a yearly calendar for my dogs that is loaded with notes about their health and behavior. It helped me identify the earliest signs of Otto's springtime allergies, and take proactive management steps to minimize his suffering.
Specially processed commercial dog food for allergies is widely available from vets and specialty pet stores.

Commercial Dog Food For Allergies

Owners who don't feel capable of or willing to carry out a rigorous trial may prefer to try a commercial dog food that has been processed in such a way as to render the proteins hypoallergenic, or one designed specifically for use in an elimination diet. Chances are good that your veterinarian carries at least one of these types of food. Some are limited-ingredient diets, available over the counter; others are prescription diets. All cost around 30 percent more than even the best nonprescription dog foods.
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Limited Ingredient Dog Food – How to Find the Best Dog Food for Allergies...

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So much of what’s on dog food labels has to do with marketing, rather than nutrition. The phrase “limited ingredient” falls somewhere in between. There...
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Find the Best Dog Food For Your Dog with Allergies

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Many of us have identified certain ingredients that we don’t want to see in our dogs’ food. Sometimes we have good evidence for this, such...

(Canine Allergies #2) – How to Stop The Itch

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Most holistic veterinary practitioners recommend switching any itchy dog to a complete and balanced home-prepared diet containing “real foods.” This will decrease the dog’s exposure to unnecessary or complex chemicals and give his body the opportunity to utilize the higher-quality nutrients present in fresh foods. Whether the diet is cooked or raw, the increased nutrient quality and availability of fresh whole foods will improve the health of any dog who currently receives even the best dry or canned foods.

Heartworm Prevention for Dogs with Food Allergies

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Did you know that there are unflavored monthly heartworm preventative chews?

Finding the Right Pre-Mixed Diet for Dogs with Food Allergies

Deborah Allen, of Boise, Idaho, feeds a dog food diet that combines a commercial pre-mix with raw ground turkey to her two Labrador Retrievers: Hartford, a highly active, 6-year-old working guide dog who weighs 76 pounds; and Lily, a moderately active, 14-year-old retired guide dog who weighs 53 pounds. Their veterinarian says both dogs are healthy, but they have begun losing weight and developing skin problems in the last few months. Hartford is about 4 pounds and Lily about two pounds under their ideal weights.
If your dog keeps licking back near tail he could be suffering from discomfort due to allergies, or another issue.

Why Your Dog is Licking Their Back Near the Tail

If your dog keeps licking their back near the tail it indicates discomfort due to allergies, fleas, hot spots or other issue to investigate.