Allergies are a common problem among people and pets. Pets are susceptible to food, environmental, and flea allergies. If your pet is showing signs of allergies, contact a Los Lunas, NM vet on our veterinary team for a checkup. At Arrow Animal Hospital, we can test your pet to determine what’s causing his allergies, so you can get the appropriate pet allergy treatment. Here are some basic facts about pet allergies:
Types of Allergies
Flea allergies are quite common among pets. If your dog or cat is bitten by fleas, you may notice an allergic reaction on his skin. Flea allergies can cause dry, itchy skin, rashes, open sores, and other pet dermatology issues.
Dogs and cats are also prone to food allergies, which can develop anytime. Your pet can suddenly develop allergies to foods he’s been eating for years due to sensitivity to some of its ingredients. Food allergies can also cause skin and digestive problems. Some of the most common triggers for food allergies are chicken, fish, and gluten.
Lastly, there are environmental allergies which can cause a skin condition called atopic dermatitis. Symptoms of this condition include extreme itchiness, skin redness, fur loss, ear infections and potentially more. Environmental allergies can be triggered by pollen, dust, garden plants, chemicals in cleaning, or grooming products or other substances in your pet’s environment.
Pet Allergy Diagnosis and Treatment
The best way to get rid of flea allergies is to rid your pet of fleas. A veterinarian on our team can recommend medicated shampoos or other flea treatments. We can also recommend creams or other medication to help ease your pet’s symptoms.
To determine triggers for food allergies, we can place your pet on a special meal plan and, little by little, introduce new foods to his diet to pinpoint the ingredient(s) triggering his symptoms. Once you know the cause of food sensitivities, you can change your pet’s diet accordingly to avoid digestive problems.
Get Pet Dermatology Care and Pet Allergy Treatment from a Veterinarian Near You at Our Animal Hospital
Need help diagnosing or treating pet allergies? Contact our team at Arrow Animal Hospital in Los Lunas, NM, at (505) 865-1826. There is no need to let your pet suffer. Call us for pet dermatology care and pet allergy treatment from a veterinarian near you at our animal hospital.