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How do you know if your dog has a skin allergy?

How do you know if your dog has a skin allergy?

Allergies in dogs can be tricky to identify as such, and even harder to get to the bottom of.  They can present in various ways, and not always fit the pattern that you expect.

One of the most common ways that allergies in dogs present are with skin symptoms.  Allergic skin disease can vary, from a slight itch, to chewing paws, rubbing bums, ear problems, and patchy coat, to severe hairloss and sores.  However, some of these symptoms can be caused by other issues too, which need to be ruled out, so it’s important to check in with your vet to make sure there’s not something else going on.

Allergies that present with skin signs can be caused by triggers found in the environment, and due to allergens within food.

Environmental allergies are difficult to deal with, because we are only able to control so much.  Some environmental allergens can be seasonal (such as grass and tree pollens), while others can persist continuously throughout the year (such as household dust mites, which are in every home, no matter how clean).  If an allergy is seasonal, you may notice your dog showing issues at particular times of the year, however if it is a year-round issue, it may become more obvious if your dog’s irritation clears up when they are staying elsewhere.

Omni’s skin supplement can help support your dog’s sensitive skin by providing Beta glucans and omegas, which can help to protect and hydrate the skin, improving the barrier so that environmental allergens are less impactful. They also contain Vitamin E which helps to ease skin irritation.  

Food allergies can also be challenging to work out.  Lots of dogs have a lot of variety in their diets, and are fed lots of different treats, leftovers, and have multiple ingredients in their dog foods - which can mean it’s hard to work out what is causing the problem.  One of the best ways to establish if skin issues are caused by something in their food is to try a hypoallergenic diet.  These diets are specially formulated to be low in ingredients that tend to be triggers.  When feeding a hypoallergenic diet as a trial, your vet will recommend avoiding all other foods for several weeks - including treats and table scraps, as even a small amount can cause a reaction.  The reason for this is that it can take a long time for the signs of a reaction to settle down after the time of exposure, so all potential triggers should be removed for an extended period to allow the symptoms to subside.  This can be really tough to do, but very helpful in establishing what the problematic ingredient(s) might be.

The most common allergens for dogs are protein based, particularly those of animal origin. Although our lifestage diets (for puppies, adults and senior dogs) are not hypoallergenic, many dogs show improvements with their allergies because they have an issue with the animal protein, so our plant-based option has major benefits.  However there are still some dogs who have more extensive allergies - and for these sensitive souls, we have a new diet, which is hypoallergenic - not only is it plant-based, but it also is grain-free, gluten-free, and soy free.  This can be an absolute game-changer for many dogs who would  otherwise struggle.

Allergies aren’t always the reason for skin issues, so it’s always sensible to discuss any health concerns with your vet.  At Omni, you are able to access free consultations with our experienced vet team for advice.

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