What Are the Most Common Allergies in Pets?

While both pets and owners can suffer from allergies of all kinds, fleas are actually the most common allergen for our four legged friends according to a new report from Banfield Pet Hospital.

 Can Dogs Be Allergic to Cats?

If you’re a dog owner, you’re probably aware that canine companions, like humans, can be allergic to different types of food or things in the environment, such as grass or pollen. But what about being allergic to other animals, like cats? Can dogs be allergic to cats? The answer is yes.

 Your dog gets allergies for the same reasons you do

Pollen season can be ruff for everyone.

Please Stop Buying Your Pets Grain-Free Food

Veterinarians are increasingly concerned about health risks posed by the grain-free pet-food craze.

What every pet owner should know about food allergies

As it turns out, food allergies are not as common as many pet food companies and websites may like for you to think. And while food allergies are one possible cause for your dog’s itchy skin and ear infections or your cat’s diarrhea, there are many more likely causes which may have nothing to do with the food.

Are You Allergic to Your Pet?

Although many people have discovered the beneficial effects of caring for a furry friend, the fact remains that roughly 15 to 20% of the population is allergic to animals. The result? Countless pet parents in unhappy, unhealthy situations—and their beloved pets are the cause!

Can Your Dog or Cat Be Allergic to You?

Our pets can suffer from many of the same allergens that make humans miserable, including pollen, veterinarians say.

Contact Dermatitis in Cats

Lesions associated with contact dermatitis generally occur on the areas of skin that are sparsely haired and directly exposed to the offending molecules. This often means the back of the paws, abdomen, face, and lips.

Could Your Pet Have Allergies?

There is no single way to eliminate allergies, but when good people come together and commit to cooperative efforts, many allergy patients can be helped. It takes time and hard work, but using a balanced approach of supportive and symptom controlling treatments helps get us all down the road more comfortably.

FYI: Could My Cat Be Allergic To Me?

In rare cases, cats can even be allergic to people. People allergies are uncommon, since we bathe more often than most other species and don't shed as much hair and dead skin—which trigger our own allergies to pets. When cats do have a bad reaction to us, it's usually caused by residue from our perfume, soap or laundry detergent. Any water-based cleaning product usually contains some preservatives. Cats tend to be more sensitive to chemicals than dogs.

Is There Such a Thing as a Hypoallergenic Dog?

My husband is extremely allergic to dogs, but we both still want to consider getting one. I am a strong believer in “adopt, don’t shop,” but the hypoallergenic pups are few and far between. Any advice besides heavily drugging my husband?

Pets Can Have Allergies, Too!

We typically think of itchy eyes, sneezing and fatigue as common allergy symptoms in humans, but if your pet is excessively grooming, licking, itching or has a terrible smell, he/she could be suffering as well.

Top 4 Allergies in Pets

The four major types of allergies in dogs and cats are flea, food sensitivity, contact, and airborne allergies (atopy). All of these allergies lead to your pet's excessive release of histamine and enhanced body reactions to the "invader" or allergen.

Treating Allergies in Dogs

Allergies typically show up within the first three years of a pet's life and worsen with age. Sadly, they can't be cured, only controlled. Knowing what causes allergies is an important first step toward treating them, and that means getting your veterinarian's help. Flea bites are a top cause of these allergies, but food and environmental issues are a problem for many dogs. Dust, pollen and spores in the home and yard gather in the pet's fur, and the allergens trigger reactions.