Home Remedy Allergy Relief For Dogs

By Henry Hamilton


It is very easy to identify a dog that is experiencing allergic reactions. It scoots or scratches across the floor and will be leaking obsessively. Like human beings, it sneezes and evidently itches. Some allergic reactions are as a result of seasonal allergens. Finding allergy relief for dogs does not have to include expensive visits to vets or complicated procedures. There are excellent home remedies that you can 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.

Sportsmen and pediatricians use flavorless electrolytes to replenish and rehydrate the body. These products are also as effective on dogs as they are on human beings. They provide great relief to the dog for a range of conditions. You should consult your vet to determine the right dosage and administration procedure.

Yogurt is preferred because it offers excellent bacterial balance to the stomach. This makes it effective in dealing with intestinal infections. It will help your dog escape yeast infections. Similar benefits can be obtained by administering acidophilus pills that are wrapped in bacon. Puppies whose immune systems are fragile will greatly benefit from this option.

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.

The effectiveness of oatmeal has been documented for years. It is ground fine and applied directly on the irritated area. You may also mix it with bathing water and stir it. The dog will appreciate soaking in that water especially when it is warm. Oatmeal has been proven to provide relief from a range of diseases and infections. This keeps the pet away from your furniture and other surfaces it uses to scratch on.

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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