Symptoms of Dog and Cat Allergies
Does your dog is regularly scratching or
has become an obsessive licker? Then they are affected by some sort of
allergies. Allergies affect cats and
dogs a lot. Dogs suffering from allergies often scratch and lick.
Dog’s allergies are a reaction of body
immune substance after getting in contact with the foreign substance. In dogs,
allergy can be categorized into three:
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Environment
allergens
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Food allergies
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Flea allergy
dermatitis
In dogs, symptoms of an allergic reaction
are as follows:
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Constant licking
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Itchy, runny eyes
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Chronic ear
functions
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Itchy ears
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Sneezing
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Vomiting
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Diarrhea
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Red inflamed skin
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Hives
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Itchiness
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Swelling on the
lips, eyelids, face, earflaps
When a cat’s immune sensitive to certain
things, then the situation of these allergies is quite dangerous. The body of
cats tries to get rid of allergens and it shows certain symptoms.
General Symptoms of Allergies Found in
Cat
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Paw chewing
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Swollen paws
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Diarrhea
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Itchy and runny
nose
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Coughing
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Sneezing
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Itchy skin
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Vomiting
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Snoring
There is no cure to treat allergies in cats and dogs. One can decrease the exposure to allergens to cats and dogs.
Avoid Allergens
Allergens include pollens, molds, grasses
and mites. Its elimination might help in controlling the symptoms of allergies.
This can be done by keeping windows closed and running air filters in the
house. Select cotton for their bedding. Wash the bedding with warm water. Try
to keep your dog and cat on linoleum. Try to avoid carpet. Cats and dogs must
not be kept in dusty barns, damp basement, laundry room and garages. Rinse soap
from the floors especially after mopping.
Make an appointment with the veterinarian
so that you can get an accurate diagnosis. It will make your dog and cat feel
better. Diagnosis of allergies is quite a complicated task but with the help of
a veterinarian you can control the situation.
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