Providing Allergy Relief for Dogs and Cats in Tampa, FL

If your dog or cat is an allergy sufferer, their condition is likely impacting not just their life, but yours as well. It’s hard to watch a beloved family member scratching, sneezing, and not acting like their usual, bright-eyed self. At Partners Animal Hospital Tampa, we’re dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment to relieve allergies in dogs and cats, because allergy symptoms tend to worsen and may lead to a host of other health issues. Recognizing the warning signs and seeking treatment early on can spare your pet from more severe symptoms, and make their condition easier for you to manage.

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Knowing the Signs of Allergies in Dogs and Cats

Dogs are the most common victims of allergies, though cats can experience them as well. Below are the clinical signs we see most often in pets with allergies; if your pet is showing any of these signs, let us know as soon as possible!

  • Scratching continuously (usually at the same spots)
  • Chewing and licking constantly at the skin and feet
  • Skin appears red and raw in certain areas
  • Patches of hair loss between the toes, under the arms, and in other areas
  • Runny eyes and nose
  • Rubbing ears and/or face
  • Sneezing
  • Skin and ears give off strong and unpleasant odor (may indicate yeast infection)
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What are Some Common Causes of Pet Allergies?

Knowing what’s causing your pet’s allergy is essential to treating it! There are several types of allergies that can affect pets, such as food allergies, atopic dermatitis (skin allergies), and seasonal allergies.

Here are some of the most common culprits of allergies in dogs and cats:

  • Pollen, grass, and mold
  • Dust, dust mites
  • Human and animal dander
  • Fabric dyes
  • Food dyes
  • Synthetic fabrics
  • Eggs, chicken, beef, and corn
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How We Can Treat Allergies and Skin Disorders

Pets with allergies often have other, related health problems. Skin disorders and secondary skin infections often occur when a pet has gone some time without having their allergy symptoms addressed by their vet. Therefore, treating allergies in dogs and cats often requires a multi-step strategy.

This strategy generally includes:

  • Examining your pet to find out as much as we can about their condition
  • Potentially running diagnostics to rule out other issues and zero in on the primary cause
  • Figuring out which allergen is causing your pet’s allergic reaction, and decreasing their exposure
  • Relieving your pet’s discomfort with an anti-itch medication to stop the scratching
  • Treating your pet with antibiotic if they have a secondary skin infection
  • Keeping their symptoms under control with the necessary diet, shampoo, and/or medication