Page 10 - Stuart Exposure - November '20

Page 10, Stuart Exposure

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The Dreaded Allergies Canine atopy is a hypersensitivity reaction to inhaled
or cutaneously absorbed environmental allergens. The
There are three common allergies in dogs: flea allergy dog’s immune system becomes stimulated in response to
dermatitis, canine food hypersensitivity and canine atopy the allergen which leads to inflammation of the skin and
(atopic dermatitis, environmental, pollen allergies). Here ears and to itching. The feet and ears are the common sites
in Florida’s tropical climate we have near constant pollen of the inflammation. The normal protective defenses of
production and fleas year-round. As a result, many dogs in the skin and ears become lost due to the inflammation.
Florida suffer from canine atopy and flea allergy dermatitis. Once this occurs, the bacteria and yeast that normally live
Food allergies are much less common and can be seen less on the skin and in ears can overgrow and cause infection.
in younger dogs than the other allergies. Canine atopy can start as a seasonal problem but over time
Flea allergy dermatitis is the most common cause of can progress into a year-round issue. Diagnosis of atopy
dermatitis in dogs. Dogs that are allergic to fleas develop is made by ruling out other allergies such as flea allergic
hair loss and sores along the back, around the tail and back dermatitis and food hypersensitivity. When we treat canine
legs. These pets will be very itchy. Live fleas are most often atopy, we are treating both the secondary infections and the
seen on the pet but sometimes only flea feces will be visible. work, otherwise the fleas will live on those pets. If there is inflammation/allergy response. As we know allergies are not
Treatment includes killing the adult fleas on the pet and also a flea infestation in the area, it may take 2 to 3 months to curable. Luckily we now have multiple medications that will
eliminating them from the environment. Pets must be kept eliminate the fleas. treat the inflammation and itch effectively and can be given
on a monthly flea preventative. The best flea control would Canine food hypersensitivity is an adverse reaction to a long-term with minimal side effects. Topical treatments
be to use a product that sterilizes the flea eggs combined with food or food additive. Beef and chicken account for about with medicated shampoos weekly along with oral fatty acid
a product that kills the adult fleas as well. This approach 95 percent of food allergies. It can occur at any age, from supplements will also help manage atopy. It is important to
will eliminate fleas from the environment over a few months puppies to elderly dogs that have been eating the same dog remember that there can be “flare ups” when the allergen
and any fleas around will die once on the pet. All pets in the food for years. Most dogs diagnosed with a food allergy in the environment overwhelms the medications. It is also
environment must be on flea prevention for the products to are under 2 to 3 years old. Symptoms are nonseasonal and important to remember that this is a long-term and often
may not respond to corticosteroids as most allergies will. lifelong condition. It can be easy to become frustrated if
Pets may be very itchy and develop secondary infections this is not understood.
real eState or they can only be itchy when secondary infections are frustrating. There are frequent trips to the veterinarian and
In general dealing with allergies in dogs can be very
present. The skin will be red and inflamed. Food allergies
often involve the skin in the ventral body, under the tail, costs of testing and medications. Some pets can even have
and the ears. Diagnosing food allergy can be difficult. The all three allergies (fleas, food and atopy). It is important
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