12/11/2025
๐ Does your dog suffer from allergies? ๐
Allergies are a common cause of recurrent skin and ear problems seen in dogs. They can be caused by fleas, dust and pollen or food.
๐พ Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) results from an allergy to a protein in flea saliva which comes into contact with your pet when the flea bites.
๐พ Canine Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a genetically predisposed allergic skin disease. These dogs are allergic to environmental allergens such as dust mites and tree pollens.
๐พ Allergic Contact Dermatitis occurs when your pet comes directly into contact with something they are allergic to, such as certain plants and deodorisers.
๐พ Food Allergy is caused by an allergy to a component of your dog's food. The most common allergies are to beef, soy, chicken, milk, corn, wheat and eggs.
A diagnosis can be determined by a thorough allergy questionnaire, looking at the distribution of skin lesions, and/or running an elimination diet trial.
If your pet suffers from ongoing itchiness or skin problems, call our friendly nurses and book an allergy consultation today. ๐