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Allergies - Signs To Look Out For
Depending on the type of allergy, your labrador may exhibit different symptoms. Although dogs occasionally exhibit watery eyes and some sneezing, the most common reaction is scratching.
Constant scratching of an itch may lead to raised infected welts, open sores, and loss of hair. Ear infections are also common in dogs with allergies.
Dogs who are affected by allergies may suffer their entire lives; typically symptoms worsen as they get older. We can help alleviate some of that suffering by knowing the signs of allergies and finding the right type of product relief for the symptoms.
Contact Dermatitis
Less common allergies include contact dermatitis and flea allergy dermatitis. These allergies may cause:
Red itchy bumps or blisters on sparsely-haired areas of the skin
Intense scratching
Hair loss (in chronic conditions)
Food Allergies
Food allergies account for less than 10% of all allergies in dogs.
Food allergies may show up concurrently with allergies to pollen, dust, etc. Symptoms include:
Itching, especially face, feet, trunk, limbs and anal area.
Ear problems, often yeast-related.
Skin infections that respond to antibiotics, but then recur as soon as the antibiotic treatment ceases.
Occasionally, dogs with true food allergies may have increased bowel movements and soft stool. Food allergies should not be confused with food intolerances, which are not true allergies, and generally cause diarrhea and vomiting.
Watching your lab go through the misery of allergy symptoms can be miserable in itself. If you suspect your lab has allergies, visit your vet.
The severity of the symptoms will determine how your vet decides to treat them.
We would like to thank www.drsfostersmith.com for the above information.
Depending on the type of allergy, your labrador may exhibit different symptoms. Although dogs occasionally exhibit watery eyes and some sneezing, the most common reaction is scratching.
Constant scratching of an itch may lead to raised infected welts, open sores, and loss of hair. Ear infections are also common in dogs with allergies.
Dogs who are affected by allergies may suffer their entire lives; typically symptoms worsen as they get older. We can help alleviate some of that suffering by knowing the signs of allergies and finding the right type of product relief for the symptoms.

Contact Dermatitis
Less common allergies include contact dermatitis and flea allergy dermatitis. These allergies may cause:
Red itchy bumps or blisters on sparsely-haired areas of the skin
Intense scratching
Hair loss (in chronic conditions)
Food Allergies
Food allergies account for less than 10% of all allergies in dogs.
Food allergies may show up concurrently with allergies to pollen, dust, etc. Symptoms include:
Itching, especially face, feet, trunk, limbs and anal area.
Ear problems, often yeast-related.
Skin infections that respond to antibiotics, but then recur as soon as the antibiotic treatment ceases.
Occasionally, dogs with true food allergies may have increased bowel movements and soft stool. Food allergies should not be confused with food intolerances, which are not true allergies, and generally cause diarrhea and vomiting.
Watching your lab go through the misery of allergy symptoms can be miserable in itself. If you suspect your lab has allergies, visit your vet.
The severity of the symptoms will determine how your vet decides to treat them.
We would like to thank www.drsfostersmith.com for the above information.