Saturday, May 7, 2016

Domestic Allergy Relief For Dogs

By Henry Hamilton


There are signs that will tell you that your pet is reacting to allergens. Scratching or scooting across the floor and obsessive leaking are clear indicators. It may also sneeze or itch like human beings do. Some of these signs are difficult to note because they are seasonal. There are home remedies that provide allergy relief for dogs which reduces your expenditure and is easy to use.

The areas that are mostly affected include the face, ears and paws. You will observe redness on the affected areas which gets worse with scratching. You are also likely to see redness on paws. Failure to pay attention to these allergies is likely to cause secondary bacterial infections. Some breeds like retrievers, terriers, boxers, Dalmatians, bulldogs, shepherds, Irish setters and Beagles are susceptible to allergies because of their genetics.

A visit to the vet will confirm an allergic reaction. This does not stop you from settling for home remedies that are inexpensive and still safeguard the health of your pet. Human being use Vitamin E to sooth their skins. The vitamin has a similar effect on the dog. It is either rubbed directly through oil or added into bath water. There are vitamin E pills that are prescribed by vets after assessing the age and breed of your pet.

Flavorless electrolyte water is common among pediatricians and sportsmen. It helps to rehydrate and replenish the body. You can administer the same to the pet with the aim of finding relief for a wide range of conditions. It is important to consult the vet to ensure that you get the dosage right.

Yogurt is known for its antibacterial properties. It helps to deal with intestinal infections by ensuring proper balance. It has also been proven to keep away yeast infections. An alternative is to administer acidophilus pills wrapped in bacon. This remedy is highly beneficial to puppies because it boosts their immunity which is usually fragile.

Chamomile plants have natural healing effects and are effective on dogs as they are on humans. Chamomile tea further helps the dog to overcome anxiety, gas and colic. It also soothes the skin and provides immediate relief for minor irritation. You spray it on the affected skin while a warm tea bag can be used to sooth irritated or affected eyes.

Oatmeal has been used since time in memorial to treat irritating skins. It is finely ground and applied on the itching area. Ground oatmeal may also be stirred in water that the dog will use to bath. Warm water is the most effective for use in this manner. Oatmeal is also effective in providing immediate relief from other diseases and infections. This will keep the dog from scratching on every piece of furniture it comes across.

Some of the allergic reactions are caused by pests like fleas. Borax powder is effective in dealing with such pests. It can be applied directly on the skin as well as used on the floor. It is inexpensive and does not have harmful side effects on humans. Citrus also repels fleas and makes the dog to smell fresh. Home remedies can be used anytime to keep dogs healthy without having to wait for your pet to go under the weather.




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