About Dog Allergies

Dogs can react to many substances like inhalants and certain kind of foods,my pitbull for example is allergic to chicken. He develops red marks on his groin area and in the hind legs. Other known symptoms include hair loss,chronic hot spots,poor coat,stomach upset. Sometimes vomiting and diarrhea are symptoms of allergy. The moment I saw the symptoms I quickly put chicken on my banned list of foods for my dog and called my vet for consultation.

Foods that might affect your dog depends on his body's reaction to allergens, some dogs are allergic to beef, some are allergic to this brand of dog food, some are allergic to chicken...etc...etc. If you discovered that a certain food caused an allergic reaction to your dog quickly remove that food from your dog's diet.

Other allergens that you need to watch out for that might cause allergic reaction to your pets are dusts,molds,fibers,clothings,and fleas.

Vets would usually prescribe antihistamines and corticosteroids.