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Canine Allergy Treatment Through Anti-Inflammatories

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Canine allergy treatment with anti-inflammatories can greatly relieve your dog's allergy symptoms. Here is some more information about treating your dog's allergies through anti-inflammatories.

Anti-Inflammatory Allergy Treatment

Most vets prescribe steroids, which are a type of anti-inflammatory drug, for the treatment of canine allergies. Corticosteroids may be administered orally or by injection, depending on what works best for your dog. Steroids are fairly safe, though in some cases may lead to reversible Cushing's disease if steroid use continues over a long period of time.

Antihistamines Alleviate Allergies In Dogs

Antihistamines block your dog's immune response to the allergen. Allergies occur because your dog's immune system attacks an agent that is not, in fact, deadly or dangerous, such as dust or pollen. Antihistamines may be used in conjunction with anti-inflammatory drugs. Antihistamine use often greatly reduces the dose of corticosteroids necessary to relieve your dog's allergies.

Fatty Acid Supplementation

Fatty acid dietary supplements may be combined with steroids and antihistamines to treat your dog's allergies. Antihistamines, anti-inflammatories and fatty acid supplements, when combined, often provide a very effective treatment for canine allergy symptoms. Remember that these methods treat only the symptoms, and not the allergy itself.

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also see Allergy Problems in Dogs