Do Dogs have allergies? What can be done for gas?

Question

T-bone has a drippy nose and he sneazes A LOT. He seems generally playful, eats and drinks fine, and he SNORES! is he sick or just have allergies? What can I do for him?

Also, he has the worst gas! Someone told me to feed him yougert, but he pukes up any time I give him any milk products.

Oh, He's a Pit Bull, just in case thats important.

When should I change from puppy food (there's only 1 brand offered here) to adult food? He's turning 9 months...

Answer 1

Pit bulls are very prone to allergies and skin problems also demodectic mange. A pit bull can be very expensive in vet bills due to the allergies. They are also prone to upper respertory infections. It is common for dogs to snore so that is nothing to worry about, my saint bernard will shake the floor because he snores so loud.
gas is associated with the food u feed the dog.

Most supermarket brands of dog food are made up mostly of corn products for fillers.


This gives your dog the feeling of being full, but also can contribute to a smelly gas problem, and in sensitive dogs, severe allergies. Feeding a higher quality food, with the top ingredients listed as chicken or lamb, can not only mean a more comfortable pet, but a less odiferous one as well. High quality kibble will also reduce the amount of waste product, meaning less poop, and less smelly ones too. As bad as it sounds, the contents of your dog's bowel movements can determine how healthy your pet is. A good diet results in less end product, because more of the meal is actually digested, leaving less mess later.

Adding to His Diet
If upgrading your dog's diet doesn't help, it may be time to look for other solutions. A teaspoon of low-fat yogurt with each meal will reduce internal gas, thanks to the bacterial cultures in yogurt.

Ask Your Veterinarian
If all else fails, it may be time for a check-up. Regular veterinary check-ups are a must anyway. Your dog's anal glands may be the culprit of rear-end woes. Impacted anal glands cause noxious odours and discomfort. It is a good idea to have them checked every time you are at the vet's, just in case, or your groomer will be able to help also. If these are a frequent problem, have either your vet or your groomer instruct you in expressing the glands at home on your own.
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Answer 2

We changed our dog`s food to Eukanuba to control our dog`s gas problem. It took a couple of days but it helped. Once in a while there would be the odd flavor.....after a tidbit from the table which should be a big no-no. The snoring I am sorry to say, is not going to change. Get to love it. Our current dog, a Labrador, snores the house down. I think it is because he is a bit over weight. My previous dog which i had for 11 years was a bulldog, and he was the king of all snoring dogs. I used to wonder if he didn't have a sore throat in the mornings.

Answer 3

a drippy nose and sneezing are not signs of canine allergies. but dogs do have allergies... they usually get really itchy and scratch a lot and chew on their legs and feet.

he may be sneezing and dripping from the nose because he has something in his nasal passage, or it may just be normal for him. if he's always done it, it is normal. if it is new, take him to the vet and have them check his nose for strange objects.

if he is gassy, change his food. find a food that works for him or make his food yourself. give him probiotics... yogurt is good because it has probiotics, but if he has problems with dairy you can use another form of probiotic to help him... there are different kinds, try Optagest or google probiotics and see what you find.

Answer 4

i have a red nose pit bull that has bad allergies. the worst one is she is allergic to fleas, she also has problems when the pollen count is high. my vet had me giving her benadryl, the regular over the counter pills. as for the gas you definitely have to change the food. NEVER give your dog yogurt, dairy products like that are really bad for dogs. if you feed your dog alot of table food that is probably the culprit and not the brand of food. i know its hard but table food is really bad and can cause a whole lot of stomach and intestinal problems. they are not built for our type of food. good luck I LOVE PIT BULLS!!!!!!

Answer 5

Common allergies are wheat (in his food), dust, and some house plants.

You should take him to the vet. I'd recommend a vet that uses naturopathic techniques.

You can also do a big house clean, get rid of plants, and, at least temporarily, making his food.

Making his food is a good way to see if he has a food allergy since you can gradually introduce different known allergens (wheat, beef, pork, dairy, eggs, etc.) and see how he reacts.

Answer 6

They sure do have allergies. As for the gas, you might want to switch food brands or watch the treats you are feeding him. Just like babies on formula, some foods are harder for them to digest and can cause gas problems.

Answer 7

if he is only 9 months it may just be a cold but i would still take him to the vet to make sure:).You should switch him at about 9 mons.