Sign in or Register
Search Forums
Recent Topics
-
Choosing the Right Dog Food: Lessons from Strategy and Games
by
Marcus Wells
1 hour, 46 minutes ago -
A Living Collection: The Thrill of Discovery with the PokeRogue Dex
by
Monica Niennow
3 days, 1 hour ago -
EscapeRoad
by
Escape Road
3 days, 17 hours ago -
PoE 3.27 BLEED SLAM SLAYER
by
OmarI tani
3 days, 22 hours ago -
Need healthier alternatives to Purina Moist & Meaty
by
Nicole E
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Recent Replies
-
sled rider on Portion size recommendations
-
angela pick on Lipoma and odd Vet Exam
-
William Beck on Football match with dog
-
alice belle on Football match with dog
-
alvin marrero on Has your dog stopped eating their kibble?
-
fnf gopro on What health issues are you trying to address with this supplement?
-
Kills F on My Dog wants to chase cars.
-
Nicole E on Need healthier alternatives to Purina Moist & Meaty
-
Dogfoodguides on Need healthier alternatives to Purina Moist & Meaty
-
malomurd on Poop pills for dogs with IBD??
-
malomurd on Recommendations for shelf-stable, high-quality wet or dry food
-
everinder G on Poop pills for dogs with IBD??
-
Walker Ingram on Dog food Recommendation?
-
Christopher Wagner on Natural Flavors. Why is is in High End foods now?
-
Lisa Smith on Is it good to feed dog with supplement?
Reply To: Older dog allergies worsening
Allergies do get worse with age. My dog does best on Nutrisca Salmon and Chickpea (dry and canned). Although, her allergies are environmental.
Via the search engine here, you may find some tips:
Intradermal Skin Tests http://www.allergydogcentral.com/2011/06/30/dog-allergy-testing-and-allergy-shots/
“An intradermal skin test involves the injection of a small amount of antigen into your dog’s skin. This procedure is most often performed by a veterinary dermatologist or pet allergy specialist”.
http://skeptvet.com/Blog/2011/09/integrating-myths-and-nonsense-with-standard-advice-for-allergic-pets/ (excerpt below)
Bottom Line
Allergies are a serious medical problem that causes a great deal of suffering for pets and their owners. Causes are complex and involve both genetic, developmental, and environmental factors, and symptoms tend to come and go unpredictably, which makes evaluating the effects of any particular intervention challenging. While there are many safe and effective therapies that can help manage allergy symptoms, there is no cure. Only complete avoidance of the antigens the individual is allergic to can eliminate symptoms entirely, and this is often not possible. No treatment that has any benefit is completely without risks, and the risks and benefits must always be carefully and rationally weighed.
Sign in or Register
Search Forums
Recent Topics
-
Choosing the Right Dog Food: Lessons from Strategy and Games
by
Marcus Wells
1 hour, 46 minutes ago -
A Living Collection: The Thrill of Discovery with the PokeRogue Dex
by
Monica Niennow
3 days, 1 hour ago -
EscapeRoad
by
Escape Road
3 days, 17 hours ago -
PoE 3.27 BLEED SLAM SLAYER
by
OmarI tani
3 days, 22 hours ago -
Need healthier alternatives to Purina Moist & Meaty
by
Nicole E
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Recent Replies
-
sled rider on Portion size recommendations
-
angela pick on Lipoma and odd Vet Exam
-
William Beck on Football match with dog
-
alice belle on Football match with dog
-
alvin marrero on Has your dog stopped eating their kibble?
-
fnf gopro on What health issues are you trying to address with this supplement?
-
Kills F on My Dog wants to chase cars.
-
Nicole E on Need healthier alternatives to Purina Moist & Meaty
-
Dogfoodguides on Need healthier alternatives to Purina Moist & Meaty
-
malomurd on Poop pills for dogs with IBD??
-
malomurd on Recommendations for shelf-stable, high-quality wet or dry food
-
everinder G on Poop pills for dogs with IBD??
-
Walker Ingram on Dog food Recommendation?
-
Christopher Wagner on Natural Flavors. Why is is in High End foods now?
-
Lisa Smith on Is it good to feed dog with supplement?