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Itchy and/or runny eyes
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Itchy ears
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Sneezing
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Vomiting or Diarrhoea
If you think that your pet is suffering from an
allergy to something you should take them
to a veterinarian for a check-up, diagnosis
and treatment. A vet will examine your pet,
looking for symptoms of an allergic reaction
and try to determine the cause. This may
involve skin tests/scrapings or blood tests.
Some pets may need to see a veterinarian
dermatologist for testing and an accurate
diagnosis. Often determining the exact
allergen, ie narrowing down the exact
environmental or food allergen, can involve
a process of elimination by removing possible
causes and seeing if symptoms reside.
Treatment of allergies will vary depending on
the suspected allergen or cause.
Treatment options may include:
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Preventing or removing the allergen
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Parasite control or treatment
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Bathing using either medicated or skin
soothing treatments
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Omega 3, fatty acids or skin supplements
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Antihistamines
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Topical creams
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Cortisone (injection, oral or topical)
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Change in diet
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Treat any secondary infection (often
bacterial or fungal infections can develop)
If you suspect your cat or dog is suffering
from an allergy, or any other health condition,
please take them to your veterinarian as soon
as possible. Early intervention and treatment
is always best.
Just like people,
our pets can suffer
from allergies too.
