Pets and Allergies
Ways to Cope with Your Pet's Allergies
Ways of dealing with a pet's allergies #1
Cortisone shots are the most effective and direct way of dealing with a pet's allergies. The shot is more expensive than the pills, but the shot works almost instantly and is easier to administer- because it is done at the vet and not with you at home. Shots can be given monthly, but more than five times a year can be detrimental to your pet. After all cortisone is a steroid. Typically a shot can last for up to three months. The pills are not as long lasting or as fast acting but they are better for senior kitties.
Ways of dealing with a pet's allergies #2
Have you noticed that your cat or dog has started to lose hair around the lower back/ tail and head area? This might not be seasonal allergies, but an allergic reaction to fleas. Provide a monthly treatment of Revolution or Advantage and your pet will be good to go.
Ways of dealing with a pet's allergies #3
Pets can also suffer from food allergies. What food are you feeding to your pet? If you notice your pet having scabs from scratching, a change in food might be the ticket to all around better heath. An excellent food to try is Innova Evo. All our cats with allergies are on this premium food and it has helped tremendously with their allergies. In addition their coats are softer and shinier, the eyes brighter and their muscle mass has increased. Science Diet also makes a Z/D formula for food allergy prone animals- but I will say it is expensive. There are other premium foods available, talk to your vet about which one would best suit your pet.
Ways of dealing with a pet's allergies #4
Benadryl has been effective in the treatment of allergies in some pets. Add some fish oil to their diet and that can alleviate the pain and the itching. Mixing probioticcs in with their food can also be helpful.
Ways of dealing with a pet's allergies #5
Honey also works wonders on pet allergies. Simply place some mixed with their food and within six weeks the honey can start to eliminate mild allergies.
Talk to your vet about the best option for both your pet and you.
Published by Lori Piper
Co- Director of South Texas Persian Rescue and all around animal lover. View profile
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22 Comments
Post a CommentOur dog suffers from allergies - we finally did get the shot from the vet, which has helped tremendously. While we have that working, we're looking into the probiotic supplements. Will also try honey. Thanks for the great info.
Very good article!
Good ideas. Thankfully, my two cats don't seem to have any allergies.
Sophie
I love the pic. We have a feral kitten indoors now that broke its leg and making twice weekly trips to the Animal hospital and I see many cats and dogs there for allergies and heard the Vet talk to one about how to care for the dog.
My poor pet is definitely allergic to something but the vet hasn't figured out just what yet.
Excellent tips for pets with allergies.
good tips.
one of my cats did have an allergy to something and lost some of the fur around her tail...the vet gave her a cortizone shot and it seemed to be getting better, but now it looks like it's starting all over again...thanks for the great information..oh, she doesn't have fleas so that's not an issue since she doesn't go outside...guess it's time for another visit to the vet
Great article and some very good tips.
Great article! When one of our cats was a kitten he caught a cold. For the stuffy nose the vet prescribed Afrin and a humidifier! I thought, isn't that human treatment? Don't you have a special cat cure? Nope, they are just like people of the furry variety.