What is the most common dog allergy?
Eloise Murphy
2025-07-29 13:19:30
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The most common dog allergy is not explicitly stated in the text, but various types of allergies are mentioned, including food allergies, contact allergies, and flea allergies. Food allergies can manifest through various symptoms, including gastrointestinal issues or skin problems. Common food allergens for dogs include proteins such as beef, chicken, dairy and grains like wheat and soy. In the case of flea allergies, the most prevalent insect allergen in dogs that causes flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) is flea saliva. A single bite will cause local itching. Diagnosing flea allergy dermatitis is typically straightforward. The identification of fleas on your dog's body and the application of a flea-killing product to prevent bites are commonly used for diagnosis. Allergies caused by contact could be more common in certain seasons of the year, impacted by your pet’s environment.
Meggie Upton
2025-07-29 12:21:15
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If your pet has a true allergy, over-the-counter diets will likely not resolve their allergies. An unknown ingredient within an over-the-counter pet diet can lead to allergic reactions in your pet. You identified that your pet gets itchy, ear infections, and a red belly after feeding them chicken, so for years, you have fed them an over-the-counter fish-based diet. Unbeknownst to you, this new diet has unlabeled chicken in it due to the way the food is processed. Within the week, your pet is itchy, has ear infections, and their belly is red. The same scenario can play out for years. Despite their owner’s best attempt to avoid certain foods, a small amount can slip in, leading to years of suffering. Commonly, pet food is processed in a facility where many diets are made using the same machines just like many candy bars are made in facility where nuts are present.
Haylie Ondricka
2025-07-29 09:38:33
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Many things can cause allergies in dogs. These can range from environmental allergens such as pollen to flea saliva, and some dogs might even suffer allergic reactions to insect stings and certain household products. Itchy, sore or broken skin is one of the most common signs that could indicate your dog has an allergy. Their ears may look red, sore or have black or yellow discharge, and they may keep scratching them. Fur loss in patches over their body, red or sore skin between their toes, and swollen skin, especially around the muzzle and/or eyes are also common signs. Hives, a raised rash, can also be a sign of an allergy. Breathing difficulties, vomiting and/or diarrhoea can be signs of severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis.
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