Pet Allergies

Does your pet have a rash? Or are they scratching a lot? Allergies in pets can cause a lot of discomfort. But there’s treatment available to help pets find relief!

Do you need to find an animal hospital in Buellton, CA, that offers this kind of care? At Buellton Veterinary Clinic, our vet near you provides allergy tests and treatments. We’ll go through some common allergens that affect pets — and what a veterinarian can do to help!

What Types of Pet Allergies Are There?

Dogs and cats can have reactions to something they eat or things in their environment that are normally harmless. Their immune system regards these allergens as harmful — and triggers symptoms while trying to eliminate them.

Different kinds of allergies pets can have include:

●          Food allergies to certain ingredients, such as beef or dairy

●          Flea allergies

●          Allergies to pollen, dust, mold, and other environmental allergens

●          Contact dermatitis to household products or materials

What Are Signs of Allergies in Dogs and Cats?

Exposure to allergens can affect pets in different ways. But some of the more common symptoms include:

●          Itching and scratching

●          Rashes

●          Chewing or licking paws

●          Wheezing or coughing

●          Sneezing

●          Runny nose

●          Itchy, watery eyes

●          Diarrhea or other gastrointestinal issues

When Should I Seek Help for My Pet?

Allergies tend to cause ongoing issues, depending on how often your pet’s exposed. If their symptoms are frequent — or seem to get worse — it’s time to seek treatment!

How Do You Test for Pet Allergies?

Our vet might do a skin test to help determine what your pet’s allergic to. This involves exposing a patch of skin to an allergen and watching for redness or other reactions. But in some cases, we might recommend a blood test to pinpoint the allergen that’s bothering them.

What Treatments Are Available?

This depends on the type of allergy your pet has. Your treatment options for pet allergies might include:

●          Dietary changes

●          Avoiding exposure to environmental allergens

●          Flea shampoo and flea preventatives

●          Allergy injections that train the immune system to tolerate allergens

Get Veterinarian Care from a Vet Near You at Our Animal Hospital Looking for a vet near you for allergy tests and treatments? A veterinarian can help! Call Buellton Veterinary Clinic to make an appointment. Our services include testing to find out what’s bothering your pet — and effective relief for their symptoms! Call us at (805) 688-2334 for veterinarian care from a vet near you at our animal hospital in Buellton, CA.