Flea Allergy: Does Your Dog Have It?
FLEA ALLERGY
It only takes ONE flea to set off an allergic reaction. So if your dog does suffer from allergies then make sure you keep a good control over fleas. If you catch it early enough you can give your dog some relief by using soothing creams specifically for irritated skin, or just plain cold water to cool the skin after being scratched. Calamine lotion, pinetarsol lotion (available from chemists or some vets) used topically work well for sudden and new itches.
Chronic (long-term) dermatitis (allergies) often needs stronger products to give relief.
These are usually cortisone and if given in injectable form give the dog immediate relief. Tablet form just takes a bit longer.
These drugs are prescription only drugs. In chronic cases the prescription is repeated but only under veterinary supervision. This has to be done by law and for the dogs benefit, as miss-use is detrimental to the dog’s health.
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