Immunotherapy in dogs is much like immunotherapy in people. We use it to help our dogs' bodies cope with the allergens that set of the cascading allergic response in their bodies. I wanted to do a post on immunotherapy in dogs because of all the questions surrounding it. In … [Read more...]
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Hypoallergenic Dog Food Trial: It’s Not Enough to Just Change Their Food
Did you know that when you're doing a hypoallergenic dog food trial, it's not enough to just change the food? It makes sense, right? Still, I feel like a total doof because I didn't even think about all the other things that go into a food trial! I've been doing this all wrong! … [Read more...]
Novel Ingredient Hypoallergenic Dog Food: Worth a Try or Making Things Worse?
When I was doing research on hypoallergenic dog food recently for my dog Cooper, I kept noticing the terms "novel ingredients" and "novel proteins." It piqued my curiosity. What are these novel ingredients and should I be feeding them to my dog? At first, it seemed like a … [Read more...]
Irritated Skin – How to Ease Your Allergic Dog’s Suffering
Irritated skin is an uncomfortable and sometimes painful reality for any dog with allergies. Just like people, dogs with allergies generally have one degree or another of irritated skin, and the symptoms can range from mild discomfort to full-blow pain. However, there are some … [Read more...]
What Are The Best Vacuums for Allergies and Dog Hair?
What are the best vacuums for allergies and dog hair? Seems like a perfect storm no? It can seem like a never-ending battle to keep your allergies at bay and the dog hair where it belongs (on the dog, in case you were questioning). Some vacuums seem to be great at picking dirt … [Read more...]