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Dog Inhalant AllergiesDog inhalant allergies, also known as allergic inhalant dermatitis, are triggered when a dog breathes in something they are allergic to. This can be one of the most difficult (sometimes impossible!) allergies to manage because how can you control what your dog is breathing in from the air? Outside the home in particular you have no way of controlling their air space. Inside at least there are a number of measures you can take to help reduce their symptoms. Often a dog who has inhalant allergies tends to have other allergies, particularly to food or fleas. Unfortunately there is no cure for inhalant allergies and it is a lifelong disease which can begin from age one or two. They need treatment for the rest of their lives and constant vigilance of the allergens they are coming into contact with. If your dog has inhalant allergies there are however a number of different treatment strategies which can be effective and ways of helping to reduce their exposure to the allergens they are reacting to. What causes inhalant allergies? Outside the house the most common substances likely to cause a reaction when inhaled by your dog are fungal spores and airborne pollen from grass, trees, weeds and other pollen. Inside the house they could be reacting to household dust mites, moulds, wool fibres or other fibres from their bedding. Some animals even react to other pet hair – another dog, cat or the feathers from the budgie which can all get into their airways and over stimulate the immune system. One clue to determining what your dog is reacting to is whether the symptoms are seasonal. If they are occurring all year round they’re more likely to be dust, mould or animal hair. Seasonal symptoms suggest pollen. The symptoms of dog inhalant allergies are very much the same as other types of canine allergy – skin itching, ear itching and repeated ear infection, hot spots on the skin and sometimes respiratory symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, wheezing, runny noses and sticky eyes. How can I reduce my dog’s exposure to inhalant allergies?
Treatment Options As with all types of canine allergies there are a number of treatments which can help relieve the symptoms of dog inhalant allergies:
Dog inhalant allergies can cause severe discomfort for your pet and as with any of the canine allergies mentioned, the first stop should be one's vet. Top of Dog Inhalant Allergies Dog Allergies main page Back to the Homepage |
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