Dog Allergy Symptoms: Could Your Dog Have Allergies?

Can your dog develop allergies? It’s a common question and the answer is most certainly, yes. If you notice your dog has a dry, irritated nose, or they are constantly licking at their paws, they might be suffering from allergies. Just like humans, dogs can be allergic to many different things within their environment.

Once your dog develops sensitivity to an everyday substance their immune system kicks into overdrive trying to remove the toxin. An allergic reaction can be sparked through ingesting, inhaling, or direct contact. As a result, a whole host of possible side effects can impact your dog’s skin, digestion or respiratory system.

TAllergies may be to blame if your dog has a dry, crusty nose

What Are Common Allergy Symptoms In Dogs?

Itchy skin
Red, scabbed skin
Dry, crusty dog nose
You notice your dog chewing and licking at paw pads
Swollen paw pads
Ear infections, or in less serious cases itchy ears
Sneezing
Diarrhea and/or vomiting
Inflamed throat, which may cause abnormal snoring

Common Things Dogs Are Allergic To

Your dog might love to roll around in the grass, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t allergic to it.

According to the Bond Vet, some of the most common household and backyard substances that cause allergic reactions in dogs include:

Mold spores
Dust mites
Weed, trees, and grass pollens
Animal dander
Feathers
Cigarette smoke
Fleas and flea-control products
Perfumes and lotions
Certain food ingredients
Fabrics or dyes
Harsh cleaning products

How To Know What Your Dog Is Allergic To

With such an extensive list of possible culprits it’s often difficult to determine what is causing your dog’s allergic reaction. Your veterinarian can perform a physical examination as well as a skin or blood test to determine what your dog is allergic to. If food is a suspect, your dog may be placed on a special elimination diet for 12 weeks to determine which ingredients are to blame.

How To Treat Dogs With Allergies Naturally

Before and after using Snout Soother to cure his chronic dry, scabby dog nose caused by allergies

There are a number of natural ways you can help your dog find relief from their allergy symptoms. First and foremost, you must identify the irritant in order to remove it from the environment completely. Even after removing the allergen, it can take as much as 12 weeks for the side effects of the allergies to go away.

If your dog has dry, itchy, red skin, a chapped nose, or swollen paw pads there are a number of natural remedies available to help them feel better right away.

Aller-Immune chews help to alleviate symptoms caused by general and seasonal allergies such as food allergens, grass, or pollen. This chew checks all the boxes when it comes to a natural approach to fighting allergies! These salmon-flavored chews not only taste great, but also support your dog's immune system, promote healthy histamine levels, and protect against environmental allergens. Our carefully crafted grain-free formula contains natural ingredients and no artificial flavors or preservatives. Combined with our unique blend of canine-specific probiotic strains, Aller-Immune chews support gut health to ensuring your furry friend remains healthy and happy.

Dry, chapped dog noses are often caused by certain allergies, although other factors can cause this condition as well. A dry, crusty nose creates a lot of discomfort for your dog, and reduces their ability to smell. All natural Snout Soother can be applied to mild, moderate or severe dry dog noses for soothing relief and noticeable improvements within days.

This is Benson, pictured below, he suffered from severe allergies that dried out his nose to the point it would crack and bleed. Thanks to Snout Soother, Benson has a smooth, moist nose for the first time in his entire life.

Swollen, dry or red paw pads are often caused by the surfaces your dog walks on. While paw pads are tough they are not invincible. Snow, sand, hot asphalt, or rocky terrain can quickly irritate and damage paw pads. Paw Soother is easy to apply to the bottom of your dog’s paws and helps protect against irritants while also healing previous damage.