questions about allergy in dogs

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What is an allergy in dogs?

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Generally An allergy is a reaction to an allergen, a substance capable of inducing a hypersensitive reaction in humans and animals. An allergen can be almost any natural or man-made substance in the environment such as grass, pollen, flea saliva, dust, or even fabric. Allergens enter your pet's body via inhalation, ingestion, injection, parasites, or touch. When humans have allergies, they tend to sneeze, have watery eyes, and a runny nose. Dogs and cats are more likely to excessively scratch or lick themselves instead.

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so useful thank you .

Thanks for sharing this useful insight, yes I agree with you, grass can cause allergies, in fact my pet suffered from this.

In the dog, the most common symptom associated with allergies is itching of the skin, either localized (in one area) or generalized (all over the body). In some cases, the symptoms involve the respiratory system, with coughing, sneezing, and/or wheezing..