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Do dogs have allergies?

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Just like people, dogs can show allergic symptoms when their immune systems begin to recognize certain everyday substances-or allergens- as dangerous. Even though these allergens are common in most environments and harmless to most animals, a dog with allergies will have an extreme reaction to them. read more

Dogs with a food allergy will commonly have itchy skin, chronic ear infections or sometimes gastrointestinal problems like diarrhea and vomiting, and an elimination diet will most probably be used to determine what food he is allergic to. read more

This is a tell-tale sign of allergies. Especially if it seems to get worse after you have been outside. Image source: @DonnieRayJones via Flickr #2 – Red, Irritated Skin. Just like humans, dogs can break out in rashes and hives when exposed to something they are allergic to. read more

It most commonly develops in response to protein of the food of a particular food origin; dairy products, beef, wheat gluten, chicken, chicken eggs, lamb, and soy are commonly associated with food allergies in dogs. Food allergy can develop at almost any age. read more

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