Pet Dogs Information

Insect bites or various allergens may result in itchy welts which may break out in the skin of your dog. The condition is medically termed as 'Urticaria'. This condition can be quite annoying and troublesome for your pet. Hives in dog are essentially a form of hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to certain products, food, toxins or chemicals. The outbreak of hives in dogs can be easily noticed in the form of epidermal abnormalities like rashes, lesions and sore bumps. These abnormalities might appear on the dog's tongue, lips, skin, face or ears. Although this condition is not life-threatening, an itchy skin, erupted with hives, can be quite a harrowing experience for your pet companion.

In the following we will put forward various symptoms of hives and how to effectively get rid of the problem.

Causes of hives in dogs are:

• Medication
• Foods especially those containing preservatives, stabilizers, emulsifiers, artificial flavoring and coloring.
• Insect Bites
   

Symptoms of hives in dogs:

• Presence of warts or bumps on the skin.
• Suffering from difficulty in breathing.
• There may be excessive irritation and scratching.
• There may be excessive hair loss and shedding.
• Presence of excessively dry skin or dandruff.
• There may be loss of hair in patches.
• The coat may become oily or smelly.
• Rashes or skin inflammations pay be present.
• There may be skin lesions that don't heal.
• The eyes and face may be swollen.
• Yellow skin, in patches may be present
   

Remedies for hives in dogs

• It is necessary to include supplements of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Selenium in the diet.
• A paste of ground oats may be made and this should be smeared on his skin.
• Oatmeal may also be tied in a wet cloth and then softly applied on the dog's skin.
• A strong concoction of black or green tea may be made and added it to his bathwater. One natural emollient is tea and it will help to soothe the itchy skin.
• The veterinarian may administer oral corticosteroids to cure the problem. Various psychological pain management and stress management techniques may be provided by the vet so as to soothe the ailing dog.
• Another method is to soak your pet in ice-cold water for a few minutes everyday. If he shows resistence for the cold bath, softly pat him with a towel dipped in the icy water.
• The pet may be given various antihistamines that counterattack the allergens to get rid of the problem.

It is your duty to be a watchdog of your pet and see to it that he doesn't consume or inhale any allergic product. Toxic elements should be kept out of his reach and it should be assertained that he is provided with a nutritious diet. The food should not contain any preservatives, stabilizers, emulsifiers, artificial flavoring and coloring. It is necessary to remain vigilant and be safe.

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