Thursday, June 9, 2011

Your Pet Can Have Allergies Too!




Pet Allergies

Your pet is susceptible to allergies just like you are. Unfortunately your pet is not able to tell you. Pets manifest their allergies through their skin, while humans may sneeze and get runny eyes. Dogs can get ear infections, itchy skin that they scratch and/or lick obsessively. Pets allergies to the environment have atopic dermatitis caused by molds, house dust mites, house dust, human dander, feathers and pollens from trees, grass and weeds. Which can lead to bacterial skin infections and yeast infections. Bathing offers immediate anti-itch relief and is a very important part of maintaining comfort for our allergic animals. Shampoo's with oatmeal and essential fatty acids have anti-itch/soothing effects. Having your dog groomed on a regular basis is a good way to help increase owners chances of recognizing these signs and maintaining a comfortable and happy pet.


For more information on allergies see article in Groomer to Groomer "Pet Allergies" May 2011














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