Monday, March 21, 2011

Cocker Spaniels Allergies – Most Active Dog Breed

The cockers most vulnerable to food allergies are those between two to six years old. However, older dogs can still get inflicted.

Generally, this dog breed is allergic to milk, corn, beef and preservatives and additives in commercially produced dog chow.

(1) Common Cocker Spaniels Allergies Signs due to Food - more frequent elimination or diarrhea, skin rashes, uncontrollable scratching, dander, bald patches, hair loss, vomiting etc.

(2) Due to various environmental factors: - dust mites, chemicals from different household products, pollens, grasses, mold and perfumes.

Due to those, Dog immune system will be triggered to produce histamines which in turn will prompt the symptoms to show, might exhibit include sneezing, wheezing, coughing, having hot spots, excessive chewing of paws and licking.

Their allergies due to inhalants go away on their own or as soon as the exposure of the pet to the inhalant has been eliminated. Then again, if the symptoms get severe, treatment is necessary.

Your dog might be subjected to take in steroids and/or antihistamines. Vaccination shots may also be given if the allergen has already been isolated.

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