Hives usually appear suddenly and are small, round, raised bumps on the skin. The hair sticks out in little patches and sometimes the whole face (especially the eyelids and muzzle) will swell as well. Facial swelling can cause itching, and with...
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Flea allergy dermatitis, aka flea allergies, or flea bite hypersensitivity, is an extremely common allergy in dogs. It is caused by an allergic reaction to one or more substances in the saliva of fleas. Some dogs may have an immediate reaction to...
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Like us, dogs sneeze from time to time. Occasional sneezing in dogs is normal and is no cause for worry. But of course if a dog is sneezing a lot and repeatedly, it’s another story. Repeated sneezing is a symptom and not an illness by...
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Antihistamines such as Benadryl are the second most common medications for dog allergy treatment, after corticosteroids. Antihistamines are considered not as effective as corticosteroids in treating dog allergies, but they are the preferred...
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Hyposensitization, more commonly known as allergy shots, is one conventional dog allergy treatment option. (Other conventional dog allergy treatment options include the use of corticosteroids and antihistamines.) Allergy shots for dogs usually...
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The stings of bees and wasps cause localized pain, swelling and mild redness to the site of the sting. Understandably, common sites are parts of the dog’s body not covered by hair, such as the nose or the paws. Sometimes, even if the site...
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