You may not know it, but pets can suffer from allergies just the same as humans. Allergy-induced skin conditions are some of the most common reasons for bringing a pet to Avondale Animal Hospital. Pet allergies are both common and treatable, but if left untreated can develop into something much more serious. Do you think your pet is having an allergic reaction? Itching, scratching and hot spots are all good indications of allergies. Our pet hospital in Birmingham, Alabama are here to help you diagnose and treat your pet’s allergies.
Types of Allergies in Dogs and Cats
Flea allergy: The bite of a flea on your dog or cat causes an intense allergic reaction, resulting in itchy skin.
Food allergy: An aspect of your pet’s diet triggers reactions such as itchy skin, diarrhea or other gastrointestinal problems.
Skin allergy or Atopic Dermatitis: An allergen or foreign substance is inhaled or makes contact with the skin, causing extremely itchy skin. This can lead to skin infections or skin injuries from excessive scratching.
Dog & Cat Allergy Symptoms
Common Causes of Pet Allergies:
Pet Allergy & Itch Treatment
Once the allergens have been identified, we develop a program to eliminate the source of the allergen in your pet’s environment.
Other options for itch relief include:
Antihistamines combined with essential fatty acids
Anti-itch conditioners
Topical steroid sprays
Oral steroids
Anti-itch prescriptions
Oral or injectable immunotherapy
Evaluation by a board certified veterinary dermatologist
If you think your pet is suffering from allergies or skin-related irritations of any kind, do not hesitate to call Avondale Animal Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama today!
