Skin allergies in dogs are a common condition known as allergic dermatitis. It can be caused by various factors, including environmental allergens (such as pollen, dust mites, or molds), flea bites, certain foods, or contact with irritants. Here are some general tips for managing skin allergies in dogs:
veterinary examination: it's important to have your dog examined by a veterinarian to determine the underlying cause of the skin allergy. They can perform tests, such as skin scrapings or allergy tests, to help identify the specific allergen (s) triggering the reaction.
Allergen avoidance: if the specific allergen is known, minimizing exposure to it can be helpful. For example, keeping your dog indoors during high pollen seasons or using hypoallergenic bedding can reduce environmental allergen exposure.
Flea control: flea allergy is a common cause of skin allergies in dogs. Regular use of veterinarian-recommended flea control products can help prevent fleas from causing allergic reactions.
Bathing and topical treatments: regular bathing with a gentle, hypoallergenic shampoo can help soothe the skin and remove allergens. Your veterinarian may also recommend topical treatments, such as medicated sprays or ointments, to alleviate itching and inflammation.
Diet management: in cases of food allergies, identifying and eliminating the specific allergenic ingredient (s) from your dog's diet is crucial. Your veterinarian may recommend a hypoallergenic or elimination diet to pinpoint the allergen.
Medications: your veterinarian may prescribe medications to manage the symptoms of skin allergies. These may include antihistamines, corticosteroids, or immune-modulating drugs. However, the use and dosage of these medications should be determined by your veterinarian based on your dog's specific needs.
Skin supplements: omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish oil, can help improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation. Your veterinarian may recommend specific supplements to support your dog's skin health.
Consider getting an cbc, aec and s.ige levels, you can try traditional allergy tablets (avil/cetrizine/cpm/fexofenadine) initially, but steroid inhalers have minimal systemic side effects and have better relief of symptoms. Allergies tend to reduce with age but can persist for life, so life style modifications such as avoiding dust, taking bath after coming from outside, minimize dander by vaccuming, avoid pets, try to identify common allergens and avoid. If s.ige levels are significacxntly raised anti ige monoclonal antibody are newer treatments ,but can be expensive (injections costing 10k/month)
MD - Dermatology, MBBS, assistant professor in department of Skin &VD
Dermatologist,
Zalim lotion application leads to irritant contact dermatitis
coconut oil for moisturizer and continue tenovate m for only 2 week.
Consultation is important for appropriate treatments.
MD - Ayurveda, Dems, Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
Ayurvedic Doctor, Delhi
can you share me the pic of affected area in day light. It is difficult to diagnose without examination.
For time being you may start Tab Neem 1 tab twice a day.
DNB (Dermatology), MBBS, Diploma in Trichology - Cosmetology
Dermatologist, Hyderabad
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itching is a very generic symptom in dermatology. It is due to various reasons depending on the age, sex, skin type ,environmental changes like air ,water ,internal health issues etc. Only depending on the cause ,we can suggest proper treatment ,which can be done after thorough examination. Mean while, use a good moisturising cream to entire body to prevent dryness. Please consult online or have direct consultation with your local dermatologist for best advice and treatment.
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Avil and Dexona are not sleeping pills. Avil is used to treat Allergy symptoms and Dexona is used for Allergy symptoms, severe allergic reaction and Asthma.
Taking supplements is ok but your diet she be balanced too. Supplements can only be helpful if you are taking a balanced diet. Don't over do with exercise to seek certain results. Focus on fitness instead of weight. You can add eggs in your diet.
It can not be just assumed that it is some form of allergy, there are immune mediated diseases that can present with these symptoms. A detailed clinical history and investigations would be necessary for complete evaluation. I would also recommend a complete blood count, if there is eosinophilia would recommend deworming. If there are history suggestive of systemic immune mdiated illness a detailed lab work up would be required.