Prompt and effective management of dog allergies is beneficial for the pet's well-being and the overall harmony within the household. Allergies in dogs can lead to ear problems, recurrent skin infections, and other health issues that may affect their quality of life. By addressing a dog's al...
8. Think About Allergy Shots Immunotherapy or allergy shots are regular injections of small amounts of your allergy triggers over three to five years. You will need a shot as frequently as twice a week or as little as once every four weeks. This may vary due to symptom reduction to total...
Prior to him receiving allergy shots, if he was in a house where a dog or cat had ever lived, his eyes would swell shut within 10 minutes. After receiving allergy shots, he wouldn’t have such a severe reaction, but was still subject to some asthma issues. I have also been skin pric...
Allergen specific immunotherapy (desensitization or "allergy shots") has been one of the mainstays of care in specialized dermatology practice for years. In the mid 1980s serology (RAST) testing was marketed to veterinarians, and since then numerous companies have developed their own RAST or ELISA...
Take your cue from your dog. When starting from an early age, you might want to only walk them around the house. When they have gotten all their shots and are ready to wander outside, you can take them to the nearest park. Anytime they look like they’re ready for more, just incre...
According to the ACAAI, scientific literature contains only three reports of a serious allergy from ingestion of olives, which is classified as a fruit rather than a tree nut. In addition, it has one report of a person developing an allergy to the fruit after receiving pollen allergy shots, ...
In more extreme cases you may need to visit an allergy specialist for a skin prick test. Once they’re sure it’s the dog causing the allergies they may begin a program of weekly or monthly shots to help you overcome the allergy. The whole process can take up to a year or more – ...
Allergy shots are a well-established method of immunotherapy. Patients receive injections containing small amounts of the allergen, initially on a weekly basis. Over time, the dosage is gradually increased, and the frequency of the shots decreases. This treatment is particularly effective for common...
and pills that may help. In more extreme cases you may need to visit an allergy specialist for a skin prick test. Once they’re sure it’s the dog causing the allergies they may begin a program of weekly or monthly shots to help you overcome the allergy. The whole process can take up...