Instructions
Home Care
Treat your home by eliminating or reducing the dog's exposure to the allergen. For example, if your dog is allergic to mold, you may need to have your home professionally treated to reduce some of the mold. Dust is another common allergen that can be reduced by dusting more often.
Look into high-efficiency particulate air and charcoal filters. A filter can help reduce allergens in the air.
Groom your dog more often. This includes bathing your dog more often to remove any possible allergens that could be on your dog's coat. Frequent ear cleanings should also be done to keep your dog's ears clean and avoid ear infections.
Avoid letting your dog go outside for excessive amounts of time if its skin allergy is due to insect bites. Some dogs have excessive allergic skin reactions due to a hypersensitivity to flea, spider or mosquito bites.
Do not feed or expose your dog to foods that cause the skin allergy. Some canines develop skin rashes that are caused by a hypersensitivity to certain foods. These foods should be avoided unless instructed differently by your veterinarian.
Medication
Talk to your veterinarian about performing a skin or blood allergy test. The test can help the veterinarian determine what allergen your dog is allergic too. This expands your treatment options.
Follow prescriptions that are prescribed by your veterinarian. Medications that can be given orally at home can help reduce itching.
Look into allergy shots or vaccines. If the allergen is known, your or your veterinarian can administer injections under the dog's skin. The injections are called immunotherapy and can be given to dogs for life to help reduce itching.
How to Treat Skin Allergies in Your Canine
Skin allergies can occur in canines due to hypersensitivity to an element in their environment. Prognosis is good for skin allergies because there are several treatments available. While there is not exactly a cure for skin allergies, there are several things you and your veterinarian can do to help lessen the severity of the allergy. Do not treat your canine without first seeking veterinarian assistance. Skin allergies can have similar symptoms to those of other skin conditions, some of which are more severe. You want to make sure your dog is being treated for the right problem.