Dog allergy medications are becoming more common, giving pet owners many options. Owners have a choice between topical treatments and pills that need to be ingested to reduce their pet’s histamine response and reduce the overall irritation of the allergen.

Symptoms of Allergies

In humans, a runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes are allergic reactions. With pets, there may be sneezing, watery eyes and wheezing, but more commonly dogs show their signs in their skin. Canine allergies most often cause itching, scratching and excessive licking of skin. Hair loss and red inflamed skin are not uncommon for dogs suffering from allergies.

Flea Allergy Dermatitis

Fleas can make any pet miserable. However, there is a difference between a dog that has fleas and a dog that is allergic to fleas. The allergic dog can have an itchy nightmare from just one or two fleas. Flea allergy dermatitis signs typically are hair loss at the base of the tail and around the neck as well as lots of scratching and red skin. Your dog should be seen by your veterinarian to rule out other allergens since the treatment for flea allergy dermatitis can be very different from that of other types of canine allergies.

Canine Food Allergy is often more difficult to diagnose, but very treatable once a diagnosis is reached. Your veterinarian can help determine if your dog has a food allergy or not, but it requires patience and time on your part. Once diagnosed, you simply avoid the ingredient(s) your cat is allergic to or you can try one of the general hypoallergenic diets available.

Dog allergy medications

Dog allergy medications work best if taken orally although there are topical products, such as medicated shampoos, that can help as well. The medications, Atopica for dogs and Dexamethasone, are both trusted choices for dog allergy treatment. PetScriptsDirect is pleased to offer many other allergy relief choices such as Temaril-P and Triamcinolone delivered right to your door.

Treatments for skin allergies in dogs can take their toll on the skin and coat of your pet. Finding the underlying cause of canine allergies is always best instead of just treating the symptoms. A quality flea preventative product is essential year round for a flea allergic pet. It’s always best to check with your veterinarian for ways to improve skin and coat health even as you fight allergies. PetScriptsDirect also offers a large selection of skin and coat products and supplements such as DermCaps and 3V Caps for cats and dogs which can help counteract damage to skin from allergies.

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