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The Dog Dermatitis or allergic dog’s environment is characterized by biting and rubbing, scratching, itchy skin in dogs on the face, paws and belly. For some dogs, other parts of the body are affected, others patients have frequent bacterial infections. For most patients the disease begins in the first years of life, at a very young dogs may show symptoms. Common causes of Dog Dermatitis are molds, dust mites and pollens from grasses or trees. These microscopic particles provoke an allergic reaction in some dogs. Depending on the cause of allergy symptoms) are initially (only trees in spring, summer (grasses)) or a year round problem (dust mites. Often, the disease gets worse every year, and the problem of longer duration, most dogs are several years after the year concerned. By simultaneous allergies to flea or insect infestation worsened significantly. Even if no fleas or insects (like ants or mosquitoes can see) that can aggravate a single bite or sting, the dermatitis.
Dog Dermatitis Treatment
The only specific Dermatitis Treatment for Dogs is desensitization, when prepared for each patient is based on the results of an allergen extract skin tests. During the first 15 weeks of treatment the animal once a week with increasing concentrations of allergens (those vaccinated at 15 weeks of so-called Rushimmuntherapie can be compressed to one day), then every 3 weeks will be given a maintenance dose. These injections can be stopped after 2-3 years in some dogs, other dogs, this treatment is continued for life. Owners usually give the injections themselves.
If there is a mild allergy that leads only two to three months each year to symptoms, which are medications such as antihistamines, fatty acids and / or cortisone is recommended. These drugs can also be used in the longer term, however, side effects are possible. The most common side effects of corticosteroids are increased thirst and appetite, and frequent urination. When steroid preparations are longer exist, you may experience infections, hair loss, liver damage, muscle weakness, vomiting and diarrhea. Therefore, the advantages and disadvantages of such a therapy be carefully weighed. The most common side effect of antihistamines is fatigue, which however does not occur very often. Unfortunately, antihistamines are not always as effective in dogs as in humans.
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