the despair of an excessive itching in the animal often causes it to lick itself uncontrollably, bite itself or drag itself on the ground trying to satisfy the itching. Pets rub against objects, walls or plant trunks; That is when you have to take action on the matter and it is necessary to intervene quickly so that the problem does not get worse and does not cause changes in their behavior.
According to Dr. Sandra Castelblanco, a veterinary doctor from Gabrica, there are different causes that may be generating these uncomfortable problems in the pet, among them are: simple allergy or allergic dermatitis, orcaused by some actor or substance in the environment, be it grass, material with which it has had contact or fleas.
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In the case of fleasonly one can produce an allergic reaction if the animal suffers from that pathological condition whose culprit can also be the tick or the mosquito.
“It is necessary that with the intervention of a veterinarian it is verified if the reason for the excessive itching is due to the presence of these insects” expresses the doctor, if so, the most effective action is the formulation of antiparasitic: Simpárica, Revolution or Revolution Plus, in cats, can be the solution, these drugs are prescribed according to the weight of the animal and you must wait between 25 to 35 days to provide the booster.
Animals with abundant and long hair, which are not groomed or brushed frequently, accumulate dust and moisturetriggering various types of allergies that cause itching and irritation, or in more serious cases, atopic dermatitis, a chronic, generally genetic disease that predisposes the pet to develop allergies due to different factors such as food and the presence of mites, pollen, yeasts, dust, and even grass.
“It is of great help that nutraceuticals are included in the pet’s diet, such as Dermaforz, these are soft palatable snacks for dogs, with nutritional dermatological support” explains Dr. Castelblanco. “If this is the reason why the dog scratches excessively, the owner must know that the skin of his furry little one does not fulfill its allergenic barrier function.” This condition is suffered by 10% of dogs that present this type of allergic conditions.
On the other hand, There are also environmental allergies. The dog scratches mainly on the paws, muzzle, stomach and skin foldsthis type of allergy can be identified because it is usually accompanied by inflammatory ear infections or conjunctivitis and sneezing are some of the symptoms that can also be seasonal, depending on the weather.
Regarding environmental allergies, treatments can be topical with moisturizing shampoos and/or special moisturizers for sensitive skin, effective in preventing allergies and favorable for the good health of the pet’s skin and coat.
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By last, among allergic conditions, food allergy is presentThis happens when the dog or cat does not tolerate certain foods and their immune system develops an aggravated reaction after ingestion.
This allergy generates itching or outbreaks and sometimes intestinal disturbances. Often the animal can be a carrier of dandruff and dull fur, and the reason will be allergy to substances present in dairy, meat, soy or wheat; “In those cases, the veterinarian’s assessment will help choose the best hypoallergenic diet made with ingredients that will rarely cause allergic reactions in pets.”
