I have reported on some of the side effects from the miracle drug Cyclosporines used to treat dog atopy .. but there’s much more you need to know .. You can’t take it if you are using any drugs (prescription or over the counter for)...
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July 13, 2016 Jenny
dog allergy
For a long time I assumed that naturo-path kinds of band aid approaches or heavy duty kill the symptoms prescriptions like cortisone were the only path to fixing a dogs allergy. So Ii was surprised to learn about Cyclosporines Cyclosporines an effective long term treatment...
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July 7, 2016 Jenny
dog allergy
Let me make it clear, most dogs don’t need hypoallergenic dog food. And the reason is that most dogs have not been properly diagnosed for having a dog food allergy. If you buy hypoallergenic dog food without knowing if your dog is allergic to any...
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June 26, 2016 Jenny
dog allergy
The previous articles looked at the reasons why antibiotics are used to treat dogs with secondary infections The reason that big pharmaceutical antibiotics are used to treat skin allergies on dogs, is that by the time an owner goes to a vet, an infection is...
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June 6, 2016 Jenny
dog allergy
The previous article looked at why dogs have antibiotics. The main reason is after an operation or if a dog is bitten. Just like humans bacteria can quickly eat at the skin or escapee into organs and cause major health issues. However with dog skin...
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May 30, 2016 Jenny
dog allergy
The reason you will want to know about this as a dog owner of an allergic dog, is that throughout your dog’s life, they are going to need antibiotics to help them heal. If you don’t have an allergic dog, this might seem like overkill,...
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May 23, 2016 Jenny
dog allergy, TOTAL
The following drugs are very serious drugs with some serious side effects. Always consult your vet professional before using any medications. Chlorphenaramine this drug seems to have taken over what bendryl was originally used for. It is used to help with red, itchy, watery eyes;...
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May 17, 2016 Jenny
TOTAL
Previously on this site we have an article about why antihistamine are used with dog allergies, and why the are maybe one of the best chemicals to stop the allergy and scratching at its source. But you need your antihistamine to attach to the histamines...
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May 9, 2016 Jenny
dog allergy
Humans are simple creatures. The 21st century means that while many people have dogs, they dont know what to do with them. People are connected online all of the time, but not in real life with each other, so what chance does a dog have?...
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April 27, 2016 Jenny
dog allergy
The last article looked at why cortisone / steroids are used in dog allergy treatments, but because the synthetic ones are so strong to get the job done, caution and monitoring must be undertaken. While short term side effects can be a problem, they are...
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April 16, 2016 Jenny
dog allergy
If you have ever had a dog with severe dog allergies (redness, swelling, compulsive licking of an area .. you will definitely know of cortisone being prescribed … Here are a few more details behind why your dog is using such a powerful steroid. Firstly ...
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April 10, 2016 Jenny
dog allergy
We have created previous articles on parasite and in particular Flea issues causing dog allergies before on this site. We have provided all of the technical reaction information but this article is more about how to avoid and why. I know many people at dog...
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April 3, 2016 Jenny
dog allergy
This sounds like a simple yet hard to do task. But it always starts with knowing what your dog is allergic to in the first place. Once you have its main allergy causes sorted, you can start figuring out how to reduce exposure. Common household...
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March 28, 2016 Jenny
dog allergy, Happiness
Dog food maker Novel protein diets Whether your dog has a home-made diet or a novel protein diet from a dog food manufacturer, the aim is the same, to use a novel protein source (meat based) that the dog has not eaten before. This is...
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March 21, 2016 Jenny
dog allergy, Happiness, Nutrition
Food allergies in dogs and home made food Most dog allergy sites and general internet information likes to keep pointing to food allergies in dogs because its popular and sells clients dog food- even though it is relatively rarely the cause of dog allergies. In...
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March 14, 2016 Jenny
dog allergy, Nutrition
Can you believe that all these years we were told that our dogs sudden black spots were just freckles? A strong chance for a dog that does have major skin allergies is that they are another sign of those allergies and either medicated shampoo needs...
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March 9, 2016 Jenny
dog allergy
I won’t completely disrespect my vet for this, but its very annoying to find this out now. But then again why not blame a vet. Make no mistake, we traveled far and wide to get the exact vet we wanted, who had skills plus the...
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March 4, 2016 Jenny
dog allergy
One of the major cell counts looked for in an allergic dog is the eosinophil count. This is because the eosinophil is a White blood cell that is very important part of your dogs body’s immune system. The eosinophil are important for protecting a dog from...
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February 24, 2016 Jenny
dog allergy
RAST = radioallergosorbent test. Another in-vitro test for dog skin allergies is called the ELISA (enzyme linked immunosorbant assay) test. The Rast test is often a more expensive but potentially more accurate test for a dog allergy. The RAST tests for the levels of allergen...
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February 18, 2016 Jenny
dog allergy
This is one of the first major dog allergy tests that your dog will have if they go to a vet or a dog dermatologist. The intra-dermal test simply means a dog allergy skin test In simplest terms small amounts of the possible allergens are...
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February 12, 2016 Jenny
dog allergy
