Pet Allergies

Does your dog suffer from excessive scratching, licking, biting, chewing? What about excessive scooting, rolling, or rubbing? Common side effects of pet allergies include skin changes, such as rash, scabs, greasy skin, or redness, hair loss, or body odor.

If your best friend is exhibiting any of the above symptoms, he may suffer from common pet allergies.

Do you need a veterinarian to diagnose and treat your pet's allergy problem? If so, look no further. Experts in pet wellness, Collierville Animal Clinic, serving the Collierville, Germantown, and Piperton area are ready to help your furry friend find the relief he deserves.

Common Cause of Pet Allergies

• Canine atopic dermatitis
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  • This is a genetic inflammatory skin disorder where the dog becomes sensitive to environmental allergens such as molds, pollens, and dust mites
  • This sensitivity can be seasonal or year-round.
• Dog flea allergy
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  • Flea allergy dermatitis used to be one of the most common dog allergies. With the number of flea control products available, the incidence of flea allergies in dogs has gone down substantially.
  • The saliva of the flea which contains chemicals produces the allergic reaction.
• Dog food allergies
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  • Being rather rare, food allergies cause less than 10% of dog allergy cases.
  • Food allergies cause extreme itching in the affected dog. If your dog exhibits allergy symptoms all year and does not respond to anti-itch medications, he may have a food allergy.
• Contact dermatitis
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  • This condition is caused by direct skin contact with an allergen, such as soaps, disinfectants, weed killers, fertilizers, and insecticides. There are also chemicals in flea collars your dog could be sensitive to.
  • Contact dermatitis causes skin reactions such as hair loss, rashes, itching, and hives.
  • Soaps and gardening chemicals on the ground can cause an allergic reaction on the stomach, groin, or armpit area.
  • The dog may develop lesions in the mouth if it licks the affected area.

Call Collierville Animal Clinic & Surgery Center Today

No one wants to see his best friend suffer the discomfort of an allergic reaction. If you suspect your dog may have an allergy, please contact a vet. The medical professionals at Collierville Animal Clinic & Surgery Center have the expertise necessary to bring relief to your dog.