Owning a dog with a severe allergic itch problem can be upsetting and frustrating for the whole family, not to mention distressing for your beloved pet from being itchy.
Depending on the cause of the allergy, some dogs are itchy all year round and some only itch at certain times of the year.
The good news is that innovative and effective therapies are available to ensure that neither the dog or family need suffer as a result.
You may be concerned that in the past you have been unable to resolve the problem.
However, with the understanding of allergic conditions improving all the time, effective treatments and solutionsare available.
What is an allergy?
Dogs, just like people, can show symptoms of allergy when their immune systems recognise certain everyday substances as foreign.
Even though these substances are harmless to most animals, a dog with allergies will have an extreme reaction to them. The skin is one of the most common organs to show symptoms of allergy.
What are the skin symptoms of allergic skin disease?
Red, itchy skin
Increased scratching
Chewing, especially around the base of the tail and paws
Itchy ears and recurring ear infections
Constant licking
What is an allergy?
Pollen varieties
Fungal spores
Tree bark
Flea bites
Food allergens
Dust mites
Grass varieties
There are many others and your vet may need to run a number of tests to find out the true cause of the allergy.
What are you and your dog looking for from an itch treatment plan?
Flexibility
Can be used for short term (seasonal or acute) allergies and longer term (ongoing) allergies
No interruption of other vital medications your dog may need
Doesn’t interfere with important tests your vet may run to determine the cause of the itch
Reassurance
Infrequent, unwanted or inconvenient side effects
FAST relief from itching
Starts to work within the first few hours
Reduces the redness and soreness caused by scratching
Convenience
Simple daily medication
Easy to give, with or without food