Vet Lists Most Common Dog Breeds Who Suffer From Environmental Allergies

Does your dog lick its front paws or have recurring ear infections? If so, they may have environmental allergies. Like people, dogs can have food allergies, but a lot of people don't know how common it is for them to have environmental allergies as well.

Veterinarian Dr. Hunter Finn shared a video on Monday, February 26th describing the allergy symptoms that accompany environmental allergies and some of the things that you can do to help your dog be more comfortable if they do suffer from them. And while all dogs can suffer from allergies, the doctor shares the breeds that he sees the most that have them. Can you guess which ones they are?

I thought it was interesting that Dr. Finn explained that sometimes dogs manifest their allergies through their skin. Most common allergies are pollens, grasses, and mites...specifically dust mites. A skin test that your veterinarian performs can help determine if your dog has environmental allergies. And the dog breeds he treats most was interesting as well. I feel bad now because we had West Highland Terriers and one of them had every symptom we mentioned, but our vet never said it could be allergies!

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How to Help a Dog With Allergies

I was surprised by how many commenters shared that their dogs had allergies. @aseaton shared, "I just spent $500 on my Frenchie because she was itching & getting these bumps on her. Only allergic to dust mites. She takes a multivitamin". Another commenter asked, "About how much does allergy testing cost?" Commenter @Elsa replied, "About $100 I used 5strands, just make sure to use the pet one! Saved my dogs life. He had all the worse symptoms & has never been healthier and softer".

If your dog has allergies, there are some home remedies you can try that might help them and avoid having to put them on medication. Like the doc said, an over-the-counter shampoo could be a lifesaver (we used an oatmeal based one) and is definitely one of the first things you can try. These DIY allergy pops are like a treat, and can be alleviate some symptoms, too. Rinsing your pup in apple cider vinegar can help with itching, and just like with people, a daily teaspoon of local honey can also help with some allergies. Coconut oil may help with seasonal allergies, too.

Another easy fix could be as simple as using an air purifier or humidifier in your home. Both can remove things floating around in the air, which are a common cause of allergies. If worse comes to worse and you have to see your vet, allergy shots and other medication are an option, though they may be more costly than these do-it-yourself efforts.

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