Our pets’ bodies have a built-in network of defenses meant to keep them safe from a wide variety of hazards found in the world around them. When these defenses are functioning properly, the body is able to detect a threat and respond efficiently in order to minimize any potential danger. In a perfect world, the responses are proportionate to the threat at hand… however things don’t always work out that way.

Allergies are caused by a disproportionate response by the immune system to something our pets have come into contact with.

If your pet suffers from allergies, then I don’t have to tell you what it looks like. You can probably tell right away when your dog is about to have an outbreak. For many pet parents, allergies can develop later in their pets’ lives and it can be hard to pinpoint the cause. We can tell it’s allergies because of a combination of symptoms that point to this auto-immune issue.

Probably the most frustrating part of trying to deal with your pets’ allergies is how difficult it can be to pinpoint the specific allergens that are causing our pets to suffer. Oftentimes it is a combination of different triggers as well as environmental factors like summer heat and humidity, which come together to create a perfect storm.

As always, our philosophy when dealing with chronic health problems like allergies, is to work preventatively. If you are able to figure out what allergens your pet may be responding to, you can do much better to avoid them in order to reduce the frequency and intensity of future outbreaks.

Some of the most prevalent types of allergy triggers include:

• Dietary Intolerances
• Environmental Stimuli  (eg. Pollen)
• Bug Bites and Stings
• Cleaning Products
• Fragrances
• Antibiotics and certain prescription medications

The more we are able to ensure our pet’s direct environment, the better their immune system is going to be able to recognize the good from the bad as they go about the world.

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Help Your Pet’s Allergies Now

1. Feed your pet a fresh, freeze-dried, or raw, species-appropriate diet.
2. Remove toxins and chemicals that may trigger allergies.
3. Encourage healthy immune function using topical and systemic full spectrum hemp therapy.
4. Stay away from drugs like Apoquel. They are not a viable long term solution.
5. Don’t be discouraged. This could take some time.