Is your dog suffering from itchy skin, goopy eyes, or stinky ears?<\/p>\n
If yes, then your dog may have an allergy to something in his food or environment.<\/p>\n
The good news is, there are tons of great solutions available \u2026<\/p>\n
\u2026 without giving your dog dangerous over the counter medications that often do more harm than good.<\/p>\n
But before I get to that, let\u2019s determine whether those symptoms are really an allergic reaction.<\/p>\n
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Ear infections can be uncomfortable and painful for our dogs. But there are many reasons they could be happening \u2026<\/p>\n
If you have ruled out these common causes but your dog continues to suffer from \u2026<\/p>\n
\u2026 this may mean that he has an allergy.<\/p>\n
Especially if the prescriptions you have been giving him only provides temporary relief. This is because they\u2019re treating the symptoms \u2013 not the ongoing problem.<\/p>\n
If your dog has white nails, you will see a light pink color near the base of the nail. This is the quick and is less noticeable in dark nailed dogs.<\/span><\/p>\n Sometimes this area will change color and have a reddish tinge to it. It can appear:<\/span><\/p>\n This discoloration is a sign that his immune response is kicking in \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n \u2026 and that means something is wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n Other signs that his nails are bothering him are:<\/span><\/p>\n While you will want to rule out thyroid disorders or a foot injury, these symptoms can be a telltale sign of allergies.<\/span><\/p>\n With light-colored dogs, you may notice inflamed skin around their lips, jowls or toes with a bronze or pink color. If your dog does not have a <\/span>yeast infection<\/span> or sunburn, it could be a sign of allergies. If your dog has: \u2026 he may have an allergy.<\/span><\/p>\n No matter how many baths or over the counter allergy medications you give him, he will continue to scratch non-stop.<\/span><\/p>\n But, before jumping to allergies as the cause, take these steps first:<\/span><\/p>\n Scratching at his eyes, goopy discharge, tearing up \u2013 these can be signs of allergies. But be sure to rule out eye injury first. You may have noticed that I only provided temporary solutions when talking about allergy symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n The reason these are temporary is that they will help with your dog\u2019s immediate discomfort but \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n \u2026 they will not solve the underlying issue.<\/span><\/p>\n For long-term comfort, you need a long-term solution. But first, you need to know what type of allergy they have.<\/span><\/p>\n There are two common types of allergies that affect dogs:<\/span><\/p>\n Here are ways to identify and resolve these allergies.<\/span><\/p>\n Allergic reactions to food will often be more persistent and continuous. Especially, if you feed the same foods regularly. If you suspect your dog is suffering from a food allergy, you need to identify what is causing the reaction.<\/span><\/p>\n Common food allergens include:<\/span><\/p>\n There are three ways to help you determine what food your dog is allergic to:<\/span><\/p>\n During the diet, you will feed your dog bland foods and avoid common allergens. Once his symptoms have subsided, you will reintroduce one food each week.<\/span><\/p>\n If the newly added food causes any symptoms, you can permanently remove it from your dog\u2019s diet.<\/span><\/p>\n The second type of allergy your dog may be suffering from is environmental allergies. This type of allergy is more common. It happens when he breathes in allergens in his environment such as:<\/span><\/p>\n You can test your dog\u2019s to identify allergens. But this can be invasive. And even if you identify the source, it\u2019s unlikely you can remove it from his environment. Symptoms of environmental allergies will often be seasonal (spring and fall). Though they can be year-round if the allergen is something in your home.<\/span><\/p>\n Usually, doctors will prescribe drugs like Atopica or Apoquel but \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n \u2026 these often do <\/span>more harm than good<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n Luckily there are great natural solutions you can try.<\/span><\/p>\n Bovine colostrum<\/span> is the first milk a cow produces after giving birth.<\/span><\/p>\n This milk <\/span>contains antibodies<\/span> that boost your dog\u2019s immunity to common allergens.<\/span><\/p>\n As a bonus, it\u2019s anti-inflammatory properties also help reduce allergy symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n If your dog is allergic to <\/span>pollen<\/span>, giving him small doses can help desensitize him to its effects come allergy season.<\/span><\/p>\n Many herbs have anti-allergen properties such as nettles and astragalus.<\/span><\/p>\n They boost immunity and histamines to reduce allergy symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n Omega-3\u2019s like EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) help to regulate your dog\u2019s inflammatory response.<\/span><\/p>\n Add these to your dog\u2019s diet by feeding him cold water fish like mackerel and sardines. You can also give him a supplement.<\/span><\/p>\n While your go to supplement may be fish oil, <\/span>it\u2019s not recommended<\/span>. Instead choose a supplement like phytoplankton. It\u2019s a safer option for your dog and helps the environment.<\/span> <\/b><\/p>\n Quercetin<\/span> is known as Nature\u2019s Benadryl. This is because of its antihistamine and anti-inflammatory properties.<\/span><\/p>\n \n <\/p>\n Mushrooms<\/span> contain a fibre called <\/span>beta-glucan<\/span>. This fibre can change your dog\u2019s immune response to allergens to prevent reactions. Allergies can be frustrating. But with the right tools, you can help reduce (and even prevent) the pain and discomfort your dog experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n And that is a solution that will make you and your dog happier. <\/span><\/p>\n ,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Is your dog suffering from itchy skin, goopy eyes, or stinky ears? 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3. Dogs With Skin Discoloration
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4. Dogs With Itchy Skin<\/h2>\n
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Temporary Solutions For Irritated Skin<\/b><\/h3>\n
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5. Dogs With Watery Eyes<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Natural Solutions For Dogs With Allergies<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Food Allergies<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Environmental Allergies<\/b><\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\n1. Bovine Colostrum<\/b>
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<\/span><\/h4>\nAdding quercetin rich foods, like <\/span>apples<\/span>, to your dog\u2019s diet can reduce his reaction to allergens and ease symptoms.<\/span><\/h4>\n
6. Mushrooms<\/b><\/h4>\n
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