The Three Types of Allergic Reactions in Dog
Pruritis which is too much itching is the most common symptom for allergic reactions in dogs and it is manifested through chewing, licking and rubbing of the skin. Compared to placid dog the high strung dog is more sensitive and has the tendency to itch more. Furthermore, it is usually constant in nature that allergic reactions in dogs are hard to control. That's why to minimize the allergic reactions we ought to start early as possible the proper diagnosis and therapy.
The face, feet and armpit areas are the common areas for pruritis in dogs; however with the progress of the allergic reaction, pruritis may cover the whole body. There are even some dogs that scratch a lot but show no problems in their skin. Pets that are allergic to fleas may form tiny blood spots wherever it has been bitten. It is because flea dirt constitutes more of blood that they appear as small blood spots on table tops and the floor.
Basically, there are three types of allergic reactions in dogs where the dog may suffer from one of these reactions or a combination of all three conditions. First is food allergy in where a dog is allergic to ingredients or preservatives found in food like beef, wheat, dairy products which are most common food allergens. In addition, even premium dog foods have a tendency to contain these products.
For some dog owners, the best way to stop allergic reactions is to immediately "haul" their pets off to a pet store or a veterinarian's clinic. Usually, the people running the establishment would recommend some of their dog food to stop these allergic reactions thinking that this is the best way to stop excessive scratching or biting. However, they have to bear in mind that food allergies are the least cause of allergic problems in dogs.
As with the case of flea allergy dermatitis, the second type, the usual culprits are the allergens found in the saliva of a biting flea in a dog's body. What fleas usually do is to insert a coagulant through the saliva to prevent clotting to make the blood flow constant and smooth thus induces an allergic reaction.
In this the main stimulants for allergic reactions in dogs is when flea inserts a coagulant through the saliva to prevent the clotting of the dog's blood. However the occurrences of new and effective treatments have now diminished.
The third type of allergic reactions in dogs is atopy or allergic inhaled dermatitis. This is a predisposition in the dog to produce IgE antibodies on exposure to an allergen. It is then the re-exposure to the same allergen that induces an allergic reaction.
Allergic reactions will then be evident when there is a re-exposure to the same allergen. Common causes are usually pollen, grasses, animal wastes or animal dander, molds, mites, house dust and feathers which can be either pass through inhalation or through or in-between the pads of its paws.
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