Dog allergy symptoms can be hard to recognize, especially since dogs can suffer from allergies to a range of substances. Here are some tips on how to recognize dog allergy symptoms.
Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
Seasonal allergies occur for three or four weeks during the spring and fall, and then disappear on their own. Seasonal allergy symptoms include:
- Sneezing
- Coughing
- Watery eyes
- Parasite Allergies
Parasite allergies include allergies to flea and tick bites, which may worsen in the summer season. Symptoms include:
- Itching
- Chewing
- Biting of the tail, stomach and inner legs
- Inflammation
- Hair loss
Food Allergies
Food allergies result from an ingredient in the food affecting the dog's immune system.
Food allergy symptoms include:
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Itchy skin
- Excessive scratching
- Hot spots and skin infections
- Chronic or recurrent ear infections
- Hair loss
Contact Allergies
Contact allergies result from a part of the dog's exterior body coming into contact with something.
Symptoms of contact allergies in dogs include:
- Hives
- Rashes
- Blisters
- Darkening or thickening of the skin