Could Your Dog be having an Allergy Attack?

Does your dog’s constant scratching drive you crazy? Allergies could be the culprit. There are many causes of discomfort in dogs. Flea allergies are the most common and just because you don’t find any fleas on your pet doesn’t mean they’re not having a reaction to a flea allergy. Diamond Pet Foods often posts articles about the health of your dog and there is a great one about Allergic Disease in dogs and cats available on the website now.

Of course fleas are not the only cause of allergic reactions in your pet. Other common causes include:

• Inhaled Allergies – can be caused by pollens, dust, storage mites and grass are the second most common.
  
  
• Contact Allergies – It is now believed that a dog that is allergic to Bermuda Grass will not only react to inhaling the allergens, but also to rolling around in the yard where the grass is present.
  
  
• Food Allergies - these are the least common and can be treated with an elimination diet.

Common food allergens include beef, wheat, poultry, and dairy products. Food allergies may be less common than other types of allergies, but will cause persistent symptoms that can be resistant to treatment. A 6-8 week elimination diet can often times reveal the cause of the allergy, but it is vital that your pet be fed only the diet that is being tested (sorry, no treats or table food allowed).

Check out the Diamond Pet Foods website for information and news about your pet’s health and well being. We are committed to helping you give your pet the long healthy and happy life that he or she deserves