What to give my dog for allergies?

Do you pop a Benadryl or Claritin when your allergies act up? The first way to get relief for your pet is the same—antihistamines! You must consult your vet to determine which antihistamine is best and get specific dosage for your dog. Unfortunately, antihistamines are only effective in 30% of dogs. 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

It really depends on the type of allergen, as the type of allergen will determine the type of treatment options that will be most effective. Common treatments for allergies in dogs are often medications meant to suppress the function of your dog’s immune response and keep the immune system from attacking itself. read more