Spring Skin Hassles for Pets

Spring has arrived and so have all the things that our pets itch and rub and shake. Allergy season is upon us. Animals can be allergic to all the same things that we are sneezing. But while our body anaphylaxis (the organ system that is often affected) is our respiratory organ cat and dog skin anaphylaxis. Therefore, when burning my eyes and I can not stop sneezing, I know I have a lot of animals that bite you.

The affected system is not the only difference. Chemicals responsible for causing the symptoms of allergies are also very different. In humans, histamine play an important role. Histamines are chemicals that are released when we allergen, which are inciting agent allergies. Therefore, antihistamines are equally effective in the treatment of allergies. The prevention of the effects of histamine.

For dogs and cats, histamine play a subordinate role. It is reported that antihistamines only work in about 10% of the dogs / cats, but actually there is no evidence that the animals work at all has been in allergy. Benadryl has the advantage that the dog drowsiness and, therefore, cause the dog bite less, which has a value, but steroids are our mainstay in the treatment of allergies. They are cheap and fast to a standstill itching, but can drink the dog and urination still not used characters long term.The allergy in dogs and ACATS result from a number of different chemicals - leukotrienes, cytokines and kinases. Medications may be in order to block these substances. One of these drugs, Apoquel, works as fast or faster than steroids without the side effects. It changes the way we deal with allergies. (The only downside is that the manufacturer greatly underestimated the demand and has been prepared since the launch play catch. Now it seems to be more available, but if the vet says she's not ... believe him / her!)


Another great medication for pets with chronic allergies Atopica. Atopica cyclosporin is, which is used in people stop tissue rejection in transplant patients. Atopica can take to work up to 3 weeks, but once it kicks in, it works very well. It also has no side effects seen with steroids.

One of the best tricks to help skin problems in dogs is control shampoo. I know it can be a pain to bathe some dogs, but if I can get my customers to their dogs with weekly chronic skin problem, or bathe every two weeks, you can make a big difference. Make sure your vet about which shampoo to much of the over-the-counter shampoos have detergent and other ingredients that can be used to make even worse to talk.

Finally Fleas and ticks are now. In the center of Ohio, we have a huge influx of character seen this year. We also have Black legs tick that carries Lyme disease in our area. We are all familiar with the big brands swollen seen in our pets.

American Dog TickPictures right is the American dog tick or dog tick Brown. These can lead to diseases such as spotted fever Rocky Mountains, but not with the Lyme disease. The problem with black legged tick is its small size. It is very difficult to see, hence the nickname "Freckles in motion." That is why it is so important to keep fleas and ticks on your pet products throughout the year, so that your pet is protected and therefore can not pass. It is important to know that when people are bitten by a tick leg Black, who often develop a characteristic "target lesion" on your skin. If you see this, go to your doctor and get antibiotics. The spirochete that causes Lyme disease is easily slain at this time. If left untreated, symptoms can be at a later time.

But with all the goods flea / tick out there, so it should not really be a concern as protected animals is maintained throughout the year. Most pets as chewable tablets, and there are preventative methods fleas and ticks chewable tablets now available. skin care is not fun, but at least we can honestly say that the approach to the prevention and treatment is becoming much more effective!