Pets Get Allergies

16/11/2024

Just like for humans, it’s common for dogs to have an occasional itch. But when you notice them itching more frequently and more aggressively, or when their scratching keeps them (and the rest of the family) awake at night, and causes redness, swelling and hair loss, it’s time to ask your vet for help. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀/𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗣𝗲𝘁𝘀𝗚𝗲𝘁𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀.𝗰𝗼𝗺.

13/11/2024

𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹? These could be signs of allergies! Just like humans, cats and dogs can suffer from environmental allergies.

𝗨𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱? Don’t worry, you’re not alone… meet other pet owners who have been in your shoes – and discover their stories of finding relief.

Learn more about allergies in pets (and allergen-specific immunotherapy) at www.petsgetallergies.com.

09/11/2024

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁?!⌚Grab the kids… it’s time to play Dog B-I-N-G-O to see who spots the most behaviors first. Family fun guaranteed! Don’t forget to yell in the comments! 🐶 !

05/11/2024

[ #𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲𝗢𝗿𝗙𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗲?] During a food trial to determine if your pet has a food allergy, it is acceptable to give your pet table scraps as long as they are small amounts. 👇🏼Tell us your answer below…

Scratching, licking, chewing, sneezing, head shaking, butt dragging—if you’re seeing intense or ongoing behavior like this in your pet, it may be a problem they can’t just scratch away. Allergies in cats and dogs are more common than many people realize, and can really take a toll on both pets...

01/11/2024

If you have a pet suffering from allergies, your vet isn’t the only partner you can lean on for help. Groomers can also make a difference in your pet’s well-being by using specialized products, techniques and personalized care routines. It’s important to always share your pet’s specific needs and any known allergies with your groomer.

(If you suspect your cat or dog has allergies, it’s important to consult a veterinarian or a veterinary dermatologist to create a comprehensive management plan that could include grooming as a key component. 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝘃𝗲𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗺? You can locate one here: https://www.petsgetallergies.com/ -derm-finder.)

Scratching, licking, chewing, sneezing, head shaking, butt dragging—if you’re seeing intense or ongoing behavior like this in your pet, it may be a problem they can’t just scratch away. Allergies in cats and dogs are more common than many people realize, and can really take a toll on both pets...

27/10/2024

“Issac started scratching and scratching, and he'd shake his head, and his ears were really red. And you're just thinking, ‘𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘱𝘰𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘶𝘺, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘐 𝘥𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶?’ So, we went to our normal vet with him, and he suggested having a complete allergy test.” – Dagmar, Issac’s Person

After allergy testing, Dagmar found out that Issac was allergic to just about everything outside, and a lot of what was in the house. She chose subcutaneous Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy (“allergy shots”) to help manage Issac’s multiple environmental allergies.

Meet other owners who have pets with environmental allergies and hear about their journey in recognizing the signs of – and finding relief for – their allergic pets at www.PetsGetAllergies.com/ .

Scratching, licking, chewing, sneezing, head shaking, butt dragging—if you’re seeing intense or ongoing behavior like this in your pet, it may be a problem they can’t just scratch away. Allergies in cats and dogs are more common than many people realize, and can really take a toll on both pets...

26/10/2024

“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.”
– 𝘉𝘦𝘯 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘮𝘴

21/10/2024

[ ] 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀? Allergies in cats and dogs fall into three main categories:

• 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝗮 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 occur when the saliva fleas inject into a pet’s skin when they bite triggers a pet’s immune, or defense system, to overreact.
• 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 occur when proteins or other ingredients in what a pet eats trigger their immune system to overreact.
• 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 occur when things in the pet’s surroundings, like grasses, tree and weed pollens, dander, mites and insects trigger a pet’s immune system to overreact.

Scratching, licking, chewing, sneezing, head shaking, butt dragging—if you’re seeing intense or ongoing behavior like this in your pet, it may be a problem they can’t just scratch away. Allergies in cats and dogs are more common than many people realize, and can really take a toll on both pets...

17/10/2024

❣️ 𝗧𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗩𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿: Thank you for all the belly rubs, treats, love and care. 🐾 Whether I’m feeling my best or my worst, your gentle hands and kind words make all the difference. Thank you for being my heroes in scrubs!
(𝘋𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘝𝘦𝘵 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩…)

16/10/2024

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝘁? It could be allergies to mold, insects, pollens from weeds, trees or grasses, or a host of other things in their environment. Environmental allergies in cats and dogs are 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 common than you might think, and they often look 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 different than allergies in people. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗸! 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝘀𝗚𝗲𝘁𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀.𝗰𝗼𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 – 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿, 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. What are you waiting for? 👉🏼 www.PetsGetAllergies.com.

Scratching, licking, chewing, sneezing, head shaking, butt dragging—if you’re seeing intense or ongoing behavior like this in your pet, it may be a problem they can’t just scratch away. Allergies in cats and dogs are more common than many people realize, and can really take a toll on both pets...

12/10/2024

Taking steps to keep your furry friend safe during emergencies is important. Be sure to update your pet’s microchip information and ensure their ID tags are current. Create an emergency kit with essentials like food, water, medications, and a current copy of veterinary records. Don’t forget to include a favorite toy, treat or bedding to help reduce stress. Also, have a photo of you and your pet together in case you become separated – it can help document ownership and assist others in identifying your pet. Being prepared can make all the difference!

10/10/2024

Is your fur baby constantly scratching, licking, chewing, sneezing, shaking their head, butt dragging or dealing with skin and/or ear issues? It could be environmental allergies – but pinpointing what’s triggering your pet's symptoms is no quick or easy feat, and involves a process of elimination for your vet or vet derm. Here’s a high-level overview of what you might expect when trying to figure out the underlying cause(s) of your pet’s excessive itch…

(𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝘃𝗲𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁? Locate one here 👉🏼 www.petsgetallergies.com/ -derm-finder)

Scratching, licking, chewing, sneezing, head shaking, butt dragging—if you’re seeing intense or ongoing behavior like this in your pet, it may be a problem they can’t just scratch away. Allergies in cats and dogs are more common than many people realize, and can really take a toll on both pets...

03/10/2024

[ ] Did you know that pets can suffer from seasonal allergies, similar to humans? Rather than sneezing and itchy, watery eyes, symptoms of environmental allergies in pets can include excessive licking, scratching, red or inflamed skin, and chronic ear infections. If you suspect that your pet is experiencing allergies, it’s important to consult with your vet for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗣𝗲𝘁𝘀𝗚𝗲𝘁𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀.𝗰𝗼𝗺.

Scratching, licking, chewing, sneezing, head shaking, butt dragging—if you’re seeing intense or ongoing behavior like this in your pet, it may be a problem they can’t just scratch away. Allergies in cats and dogs are more common than many people realize, and can really take a toll on both pets...

29/09/2024

Pet sitters are lifesavers for busy pet parents! From last-minute work trips to weekend getaways, they help ensure your pet is in good hands. Here are 7 essential pieces of information your pet sitter should know to make certain they can offer the best level of care for your furry family member…

27/09/2024

Food allergies in dogs occur when a molecule in a food ingredient (including treats and table scraps) triggers the dog’s immune system to overreact, leading to inflammation. This inflammation can cause trouble – most commonly in a dog’s skin and digestive systems. Common food allergens for dogs include beef, dairy products, chicken, wheat and lamb. Typically, it is the protein molecule in these ingredients that triggers the allergic reaction. Learn more about allergies in pets at www.PetsGetAllergies.com.

Scratching, licking, chewing, sneezing, head shaking, butt dragging—if you’re seeing intense or ongoing behavior like this in your pet, it may be a problem they can’t just scratch away. Allergies in cats and dogs are more common than many people realize, and can really take a toll on both pets...

25/09/2024

Did you know that a cat’s purr isn’t just comforting but also has healing properties? Cats purr at frequencies between 25-150 Hz, which are known to have therapeutic effects on both humans and cats. These frequencies can stimulate bone growth, heal fractures and even alleviate pain. When your cat curls up on your lap and starts purring, they’re not just comforting themselves – they might be aiding your healing process as well!

23/09/2024

“As a therapy dog, Nico and I will go to the hospital and in order to go to any hospital, the dog has to be groomed within 24 hours. So, I took him to be groomed, and my groomer said, ‘There's a problem with your dog. There's wax coming out of his ears, just pouring down into his fur.’” – Florence, Nico’s Person

Nico’s groomer recognized the signs of potential allergies and alerted his owner, Florence. Meet other owners who have pets with environmental allergies and hear about their journey in recognizing the signs of – and finding relief for – their allergic pets at www.PetsGetAllergies.com/ .

Scratching, licking, chewing, sneezing, head shaking, butt dragging—if you’re seeing intense or ongoing behavior like this in your pet, it may be a problem they can’t just scratch away. Allergies in cats and dogs are more common than many people realize, and can really take a toll on both pets...