Environmental Dog Allergies- Different Types Of Allergens And How To Deal With Them

Do you often see your pooch licking his paws, biting and scratching the body vigorously? If yes, then those signs are quite serious, and it is telling you that your doggy is suffering from massive allergy. Shocked? There's nothing to be shocked about, because just like human beings, dogs too can suffer from massive allergies too. Hence, if you see any of these symptoms, please report to a vet and ask him to do a thorough checkup.

Now, you must be wondering, what kinds of allergies do dogs suffering from, right? Well, dogs generally suffer from three kinds of allergies and those are - flea allergy, food allergy and environmental allergy. But, among these three types of Dog Allergies, the most common one is environmental allergy. Have no idea about this dog allergy? Don't worry; here are the complete details about environmental allergies and how to deal with it.

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Brief About Environmental Allergy And The Common Types Of Allergens

These days, you will find a lot of people around you who suffer from dust allergy, asthma, other nasal problems and skin issues too, all because of the polluted environment, or certain allergens present in the environment. Similarly, your dog too can suffer from various elements present in the environment. Some of the common elements that cause environmental allergies in dogs are:

• Ragweed
  
• Grasses
  
• Pollens
  

There are some indoor allergens too, which may cause environmental allergy in your dog. Some of the common indoor allergens are as follows:

• Mold
  
• Dust Mites
  
• Cleaning Chemicals
  
• Fabrics Like Wool And Even Cotton
  

These were the common outdoor and indoor allergens that can agitate your dog's health. So, you have to make sure that your dog stays away from these allergens.

Don't know how to keep your ball-of-fur away from these indoor and outdoor allergens? Relax; below I have jotted down some tips to deal with both indoor and outdoor environmental allergens.

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Tips To Deal With Outdoor Allergens

Practically, there's no way to reduce outdoor irritants or allergens. Hence, all you can do is clean your dog once he enters the home after a walk. Things that you need to do after he returns from outdoor are:

• Wipe his paws using grooming wipes.
  
• Use a hypoallergenic shampoo to clean his entire body.
  
• Use anti-allergy spray (if prescribed by the veterinary doctor).
  

Tips To Deal With Indoor Allergens

• Clean your indoor thoroughly, or at least the place where your pooch spends most of his time.
  
• Don't allow anyone to smoke in front of your pet, or even around him.
  
• Replace your existing cleaners with non-toxic cleaning products.
  
• Purchase an air purifier to control dust mites inside your home.
  

These were some effective and easy ways to deal with indoor and outdoor allergens. If you still see the symptoms of environmental allergy in your dog, take him to a vet doctor immediately.

And remember one thing, never commit the mistake of feeding him Hypoallergenic Dog Food recommended by a random dog food dealer. Why? It's because these food are rarely a solution. You must always feed him whatever the doctor has prescribed.

Now, since you know quite a lot about environmental dog allergies, types of allergens and how to deal with it, hope it will be easier for you to maintain your dog's health. Thank me later!