Pet Allergies
Explore Pet Allergy Treatment Options
at Northern Pike Veterinary Hospital
Is your pet excessively scratching or showing other signs of potential allergies? Just like humans, animals can suffer from allergies that make them miserable. At Northern Pike Veterinary Hospital, we offer personalized diagnosis and advanced pet allergy treatment methods to get your pet feeling their best.
From itchy skin and ears to respiratory and gastrointestinal problems, we can help identify the cause of your pet’s allergies and provide effective relief. Don’t let allergies continually bother your furry companion. Our experienced and knowledgeable veterinarians can effectively diagnose and treat your pet’s allergies and get them
the relief they deserve.
Is your pet excessively scratching or showing other signs of potential allergies? Just like humans, animals can suffer from allergies that make them miserable. At Northern Pike Veterinary Hospital, we offer personalized diagnosis and advanced pet allergy treatment methods to get your pet feeling their best.
From itchy skin and ears to respiratory and gastrointestinal problems, we can help identify the cause of your pet’s allergies and provide effective relief. Don’t let allergies continually bother your furry companion. Our experienced and knowledgeable veterinarians can effectively diagnose and treat your pet’s allergies and get them
the relief they deserve.
What Causes Pet Allergies
Allergies occur when a pet’s immune system overreacts to a particular otherwise harmless substance. The most common allergens that provoke allergic reactions in pets include:
What Causes Pet Allergies
Allergies occur when a pet’s immune system overreacts to a particular otherwise harmless substance. The most common allergens that provoke allergic reactions in pets include:
Flea saliva:
Flea bites prompt severe itchiness and skin reactions in many pets. Even one bite can cause a problem for a pet that is allergic to fleas.
Environmental allergens:
Environmental allergies to pollen, dust mites, mold spores, and other irritants in the air can cause respiratory and skin symptoms.
Food allergies:
Certain ingredients like beef, dairy, chicken, eggs, corn, or wheat can trigger adverse gastrointestinal, skin, and respiratory reactions in some pets.
Common Signs of Pet Allergies
Watch for these symptoms that may indicate your pet is suffering from allergies:
Common Signs of Pet Allergies
Watch for these symptoms that may indicate your pet is suffering from allergies:
Itchy skin and ears:
Pets excessively lick, bite, scratch, rub, and shake their head to relieve itchiness. Hair loss, redness, skin infections, and ear issues can occur if allergy symptoms are left untreated.
Respiratory symptoms:
You may notice coughing, sneezing, wheezing, labored breathing, respiratory distress, and nasal/eye discharge if inhaled allergens irritate your pet’s airways and nasal passages.
Gastrointestinal issues:
Dietary allergies can result in vomiting, chronic soft stools/diarrhea, increased gas, belly pain, and reduced appetite in pets.
Itchy eyes and face:
Pets may rub and scratch at their eyes and muzzle if they are itchy from allergens. You may notice redness, inflammation, or watery eyes.
Recurrent ear infections:
Pets with allergies can suffer chronic itchy ears and are prone to developing secondary bacterial or yeast ear infections.
Skin rashes:
Rashes, hives, and skin irritation may arise on the paws, belly, armpits, or other areas from allergic reactions. You may notice signs of hair loss in these areas.
Pet Allergy Treatment
The most effective approach is to accurately identify the allergen(s) triggering symptoms, which may require elimination diet trials
and diagnostic testing. We can then recommend the best treatment options for your pet, such as:
- Immunotherapy allergy shots to help desensitize your pet's immune response over time
- Anti-itch medications and medicated shampoos
- Strict dietary modification to address food allergies
- Allergen avoidance and strict environmental control
- Antibiotics and antifungals to treat secondary skin infections
- Ear and eye medications to control secondary allergy symptoms
- Immunotherapy allergy shots to help desensitize your pet's immune response over time
- Anti-itch medications and medicated shampoos
- Strict dietary modification to address food allergies
- Allergen avoidance and strict environmental control
- Antibiotics and antifungals to treat secondary skin infections
- Ear and eye medications to control secondary allergy symptoms
Pet Allergy Treatment
The most effective approach is to accurately identify the allergen(s) triggering symptoms, which may require elimination diet trials
and diagnostic testing. We can then recommend the best treatment options for your pet, such as:
- Immunotherapy allergy shots to help desensitize your pet's immune response over time
- Anti-itch medications and medicated shampoos
- Strict dietary modification to address food allergies
- Allergen avoidance and strict environmental control
- Antibiotics and antifungals to treat secondary skin infections
- Ear and eye medications to control secondary allergy symptoms
- Immunotherapy allergy shots to help desensitize your pet's immune response over time
- Anti-itch medications and medicated shampoos
- Strict dietary modification to address food allergies
- Allergen avoidance and strict environmental control
- Antibiotics and antifungals to treat secondary skin infections
- Ear and eye medications to control secondary allergy symptoms
Relief for Pet Allergies at Northern Pike Veterinary Hospital
Don’t let allergies affect your pet’s joy or diminish their quality of life. Schedule a pet allergy consultation today, and together,
we will work towards a happier and healthier life for your furry companion.
Northern Pike Veterinary Hospital offers comprehensive pet allergy services, including allergen identification, environmental management, food elimination trials, and medications in Monroeville, McKeesport, Greensburg, North Huntingdon, White Oak, Pittsburgh,
and surrounding areas.
Northern Pike Veterinary Hospital offers comprehensive pet allergy services, including allergen identification, environmental management, food elimination trials, and medications in Monroeville, McKeesport, Greensburg, North Huntingdon, White Oak, Pittsburgh,
and surrounding areas.