Dogs With Allergies – Discover the Cause and The Natural Cures

Dogs with allergies are common. It wasn’t always like this. But with the ‘improvements’ in veterinary care and commercial dog food, allergies, and many other health problems, have exploded. To a thinking person, this trend should set off alarm bells.

Acute allergic reactions can take many forms. For example, sneezing is the most common and immediate reaction to an allergy. This can be followed by a clear nasal or eye discharge. There may be difficulty in breathing, as the tissue around the throat swells up, occluding the air passages. Hives or other skin problems are a common reaction to an allergy, which is often itchy or irritating.

Anyone suffering with allergies has a very low immune system. A healthy dog, with a strong immune system, will never be affected with allergies. So something is undermining your dogs immune system.

There are at least three critically important areas that can do this.

Diet is probably the most important, simply by its daily consumption. It is doubtful that there is a commercial dog food that is not low in quality protein and natural nutrients, but high in toxic chemicals. Commercial dog food is made by corporations whose only interest is their bottom line.

Cheap ingredients are the order of the day. The money s spent on pretty packets, convincing advertising and psychological tricks. It is very easy to trick people today as the current educational system has killed the ability to question and to think for oneself. Most people follow the herd and their nose, with scant thought to the consequences.

The second area that has contributed to an enormous increase in dogs with allergies is veterinary medicine. No longer are vets trained to search for causes. Now, the colleges are run by the pharmaceutical industries, whose only interest is their bottom line. Vets are not the same as they once were. Now, if they don’t tow the line of pushing vaccines and drugs, they are prevented from practicing.

All drugs, and perhaps particularly vaccines, meddle with the DNA, suppress the immune system and load up the toxins. No wonder there are increasing numbers of dogs with allergies. A weak immunity leads to more ill health.

The third important area that can contribute to ill health generally is how much stress your dogs has. Stress comes about from poor living conditions, living outside their natural living conditions, angry people within the family, discordance within the neighbourhood, and so forth.

• Animals dislike anger. They know it weakens them, so they will do their utmost to avoid it and those people who express it.


• Dogs are pack animals, so can’t live happily without company.


• A fearful dog will be constantly unhappy, eventually leading to ill health.


• A dog who is not protected from the elements will be very stressed.

The best ways to contribute to your dogs good health and longevity include:

• feeding your dog a quality, natural diet


• conforming to the canine pack mentality and showing real leadership qualities


• using holistic health care, especially homeopathy, for all your dogs ailments

This means that it is possible to have a healthy dog, whatever he is currently suffering with. Use the problem to move forward. Problems are simply challenges for you to work out or find a better way.

Dogs with allergies can be very successfully treated, rather than simply managing the effects, by searching for the cause and mending that.

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Dog Allergies Natural Cures

Dog Heath Tips – All Natural Dog Treatments

Author: Loyd Clayton, Jr.

If you’re anything like me, you want only the best for you loving pet. Your dog is a family member that depends on you for his health and well-being. And you probably spend a lot of money at the vet on medications that sometimes work but many times do not. If you think about it, you’ll realize we can all use some really good dog health tips. Especially if these tips can show us an alternative to the chemicals we find in regular dog medicines.

And what about the safety of the over-the-counter pet products you buy from your vet or at the pet supply store? There are certainly many reasons to be concerned, especially if you stop to read the long list of almost unpronounceable ingredients contained in those products. Today, more and more loving pet owners are looking for a better way and are finding that one of the best dog health tips is to switch to more healthy, natural treatments for their dog.

Okay, you’re probably thinking that natural remedies are going involve running all over town trying to find exotic and expensive ingredients. Well, you’ll be surprised to discover that many of these natural home remedies for dogs are quite easy to obtain. For example:

• Do you have garlic in your kitchen? Most people do and use it to cook up tasty dishes but never consider that it is an effective flea repellant.


• Does you dog ever get ear infections or ear mites? Got some mineral oil, olive oil, or almond oil? These are also common household items that can be used to treat these problems and also a variety of other problems.


• You must have some oats around the house. They are excellent for adding to your dog’s bath water if he has problems with allergies and as a result spends a lot of time itching and scratching. Just a handful of oats added to your dog’s bath water can help to soothe his irritated skin.


• Does your dog have problems with his feet? Here’s one both you and your dog can use: Epsom salts. Just add a bit to some water and then soak your dog’s feet. Remember to take care that he does not drink the water.


• Do you treat your own skin with Vitamin E? It’s a common way to soothe irritated and dry skin. If your dog suffers from irritated skin as a result of allergies, try applying a bit to his skin to see rapid improvement.

We look for dog health tips because we all love our dogs and want only the best for them. My tip to you is to consider healthy, all-natural treatments for your dog. There are safe, easy and inexpensive solutions to many health problems that may plague your dog.
For more information on herbal pet remedies and natural pet cures visit my website at http://www.naturalcuresforpets.info.

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About the Author

Being born into a military family, Loyd has lived in many different states and countries. Loyd was in the Army himself for 6-years and spent 2-1/2 years in Vietnam. Loyd’s travels have enabled him to meet a wide variety of people and he has himself been enriched by observing and learning their many different cultures. Loyd is an animal lover and activist. He is also politically active. Loyd has owned and operated a computer sales and service company and currently consults on computer and internet related issues.

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Allergies in Dogs - Symptoms and Cures

Food allergy is one of the most common forms of allergy in dogs. Little research has been done on the exact nature of the allergies, but it is thought that proteins are the leading cause of the allergy. In most cases the allergy is exhibited as a rash and/or scratching by the dog. Only in rare cases does a food allergy in a dog cause gastric problems in any noticeable way. Most dogs with food allergy have normal stools and appetites.

Most cases of food allergy are first noticed in younger dogs. In fact, more than a third of all cases are of dogs less than one year old. There is no difference in the susceptibility of food allergies in male or female dogs. Both sexes are just as prone to them. There are a few breeds which do seem to be more likely to have a food allergy. They are, but not limited to: Terriers, Dalmatians, Collies, Labradors, Dachshunds and Boxers.

Most of the time the rash associated with food allergies is localized in the feet or ear areas, but it can occur in other places on the dog. Another interesting fact about food allergy is that it can cause the dog to be more sensitive to other types of allergies such as flea and parasitic allergy.What can be done about food allergies? Elimination of the cause needs to be determined of course.

The method most used to determine the offending protein is called the “Elimination Diet”. During this diet only one type of protein and one starch is given at a time. Some of the commercial dog food companies make special food just for these diets. You will need to talk to your vet for help in doing the Elimination Diet. Basically, the different proteins and starches are switched every few weeks in order to determine the exact starch or protein which the dog is allergic to.

The most common things dogs are allergic to are beef,  corn, milk chicken eggs, wheat, and soy. Usually it is only one thing a dog is allergic to. Once the source of the dog allergy is found, food can be purchased which does not contain that item. Be aware that during the elimination diet the dog is not receiving all of its nutrients and its coat may become coarse and dry feeling.

Flea Allergy

Flea allergy is another common type of allergy in dogs. The allergy is caused by flea saliva, and total elimination of fleas must occur to stop the itching. It only takes one bite by a flea to cause the allergic reaction. Oftentimes you will not see any fleas on your dog even though they are scratching.

This can be because the few fleas which were on the dog had already been scratched off. And fleas can survive in small numbers year-round in warmer climates or indoors. Once again, the only way to eliminate flea allergy in dogs is to TOTALLY eliminate the fleas. In fact, since flea allergy is so common in dogs, fleas should be eliminated completely before it can be determined if the dog allergy is caused by food, chemical, or other environmental allergens.

Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic Dermatitis is a simple skin allergy in dogs caused by such things as pollen, smoke, grasses, mold, and dust mites. Yes, dogs and people share allergic reactions to many of the same things. And just like specific allergens in people can be determined by testing the skin with potential allergens, dog allergies to these things are determined the same way. A dog’s skin is scratched with the various potential causes and then watched for reactions. When the offending substance is determined, allergy shots can be given to desensitize the dog to the substance.

Curing Allergy in Dogs

In the case of Atopic Dermatitis, the dog can actually be cured of the allergy. Most other allergies are not curable. In the cases of food and flea allergy, the dog must simply be kept out of contact with the allergen.

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