2 weeks ago - It's important to identify what type of skin allergy your dog has to treat the issue effectively. Treatments may include medications, medicated shampoos, topical sprays, dietary changes like a special veterinary diet, or immunotherapy. Early veterinary care helps prevent a bigger issue, like a serious infection or chronic skin damage. Skin allergies (also called allergic dermatitis) happen when a dogs immune system overreacts to a substance in the environment, on the skin, or in food.
Itchiness, obsessive scratching, irritability and overall discomfort can all be signs that your dog is suffering from a skin allergy. Our Modesto vets explain how allergic reactions can lead to these symptoms and more - and what to do if you ...

- Also called allergic dermatitis, skin allergies are the most common type of allergic reactions in dogs. There are three major causes of skin allergies in dogs: fleas, food allergies, and atopic (or environmental) allergies.

- Skin allergies in dogs, known as allergic dermatitis, is the most common type of allergic reaction in dogs. Skin allergies in dogs are mainly caused by one of three things: fleas, food allergies, and atopicor environmentalallergies.
- Is your dog scratching more than usual? They may have skin allergies. Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for allergic dermatitis in dogs.