2006-07-30 03:25:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It depends. It could be the flea collar. It could be dust. It could be many things. All I know you can give your dog benadryl.
http://www.1800petmeds.com/pdetail.asp?SK=10246
http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/medical/canine-allergies.html
2006-07-30 03:30:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogs can be allergic to all sorts of things, pollen, mold, chemicals, ingredients in certain foods....the question is...what is your dog doing that makes you think its allergic to something? Does it red, irriated itchy skin? Is it sneezing a lot? Does it have diarrhea?
Red, itchy, irritated skin is one sign of contact dermatitis, and could be caused by a substance that the dog is allergic too coming in contact with his/her skin. If this is the case, take a look and where the irritated skin is primarily located....on his/her belly? It maybe from something they lay on (their dog bed, the floors, grass outside etc.) If the irriated skin is around his/her neck it may be do to a flea collar or another product that was placed on the skin in that area. Use the location of irriation to help quide you to common objects that the dog comes into contact with in the area.
Is the dog showing respiratory signs? Like sneezing, runny nose, and red irritated eyes? This could be allergies in the air, but could also be due to many types of viral and bacterial infections.
Is the dog having diarrhea? Many food associated allergies cause on going diarrhea. You veterinarian can help decide which food products may cause these signs in your dog by instructing you on how to do a Diet Elimination Trial.
Are the signs you are seeing sudden? Or have they been present for month to years? If they are suddent try to think of changes in the dogs routine, or new things it might have been exposed to recently.
Your veterinarian can best help you decide what your dog is allergic too. You should make an appointment!
2006-07-30 04:37:23 · answer #2 · answered by cwishon15 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vet will do multiple tests (similar to what would be conducted on a human) You should keep a log of the signs, this will help the vet diagnose. Good luck.
2006-07-30 03:32:40 · answer #3 · answered by crazeehelper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By the process of elimination
2006-07-30 03:36:12 · answer #4 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you know your dog well enough,you see it at his reactions!
nanuk
2006-07-30 03:30:26 · answer #5 · answered by nanuk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WAIT TO SEE WHAT KIND OF REACTIONS HE HAS, JUST LIKE PEOPLE
2006-07-30 03:28:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋