I LOVE A DOG Allergies Dermatitis

What is Atopic Dermatitis?

Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is the name for the clinical condition that is the allergic reaction, usually to environmental allergens but can also be food-related, that manifests as itchy and inflamed skin that causes a dog to rub, lick, bite and scratch the area – often making it worse and leading to secondary infection. It’s angry and itchy and merciless and you’ll want to do just about anything to soothe it and, even better, solve it.

Approx 10% of the world’s dog population presents to the vet with this condition, with some reports of slightly higher incidence in females. Up to 23% may have a concurrent food hypersensitivity.

I LOVE A DOG Allergies

DOG ALLERGIES ON THE RISE – Soothe early and naturally inside and out

Experts are saying that allergies are increasing such that 50% of dogs will likely experience them in their lifetime. Some breeds are more susceptible but any breeds can get them and there is a wide range of severity.

It’s important to treat them early and even before they develop to keep them at bay. Natural treatments that treat both the cause and the symptoms, when effective, are better than the more invasive treatments with potential negative side effects. Learn more about what to look for and how to protect before they start here.

Nourish your Dog, Starve the Cancer

When your dog has been diagnosed with cancer it is a whirlwind of tests and then treatment options (usually comprising of some variation on chemo, radiation and surgery). Unless you have a holistic vet, you won’t often find vet recommendations for nutrition or natural medicines, but there is a lot that you can do and…