Dog Skin Allergies: 3 Symptoms Of Skin Allergies On Your Dogs You Should Not Ignore!
Have you seen dogs do this like a daily habit?
If you are a pet owner, or live in an area with many dogs, you have seen many dogs do it like it’s normal.
Scratching and biting their skin like there really is something so itchy. That doing so will give somehow a temporary relief.
But what if it’s not normal anymore? That they are irritated and are hurt with all the scratching and biting that they do to their skin?
It could be that your furbaby already has dog skin allergy.
How do you know if your dog is already suffering from skin allergies?
Here are 3 common symptoms for Dog Skin Allergies:
Dog Skin Allergies Symptom: Increased Scratching And Chewing
When you see your dog scratching more than the usual then you should be concerned that skin allergy is taking place.
The increase in scratching is determined when your dog cannot stand being still for awhile without relieving their itch by scratching. Sometimes dogs tend to bite their paws and skin as well.
Dog Skin Allergies Symptom: Itchy Back or Base Of Tail
A common site of dog skin allergy is an itchy back or base of tail of your dog. Sometimes your dog gets frustrated reaching that area to scratch off the itch. And they use their sharp tooth to get rid of the irritation even temporarily.
Dog Skin Allergies Symptom: Red, Moist, Itchy, or Scabbed Skin
When your dog chews its skin excessively, this can cause reddish, moist or scabbed skin. This is because dog saliva can turn your dog’s skin to pink and too much will make it red, moist or scabbed.
Now you know the 3 Dog Skin Allergies Symptoms. But there is more to this than just the itching and chewing. You have to find out the 3 types of Dog Skin Allergies. That will be discussed on the next article.
If your dog is experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned above, better to bring to the nearest vet. So you will not constantly worry of your dog’s condition.
Enjoy peace of mind,
Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM, MS
Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Serving Pet Parents near Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC
“The St. Luke’s of Pet Hospitals” – from a Happy Client