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Written by Sharon Davies
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Friday, 27 June 2008 |
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Dogs can suffer from allergies the same as humans. Some Rottweiler allergies that your dog can have include food allergens, flea allergies, bacterial allergens, contact allergens and atopy. You should be aware of the particular characteristics of each of these allergens in order to provide the proper Rottweiler care for your dog.
by SharonDavies
Dogs can suffer from allergies the same as humans. Some Rottweiler allergies that your dog can have include food allergens, flea allergies, bacterial allergens, contact allergens and atopy. You should be aware of the particular characteristics of each of these allergens in order to provide the proper Rottweiler care for your dog.
The first of the Rottweiler allergies is food and can be caused by any type of food, so you first need to determine what causes the allergy. If your dog has a food allergy they will likely scratch, chew or lick. Some severe symptoms can develop such as sneezing, coughing, eye and nose discharge, itching around the anus, hair loss, loss of appetite, pawing at their ears or head shaking, vomiting, diarrhea or breathing problems.
Until you are able to isolate the harmful ingredient you will need to cook special meals for your dog. Once you know what causes the allergy you can buy specific dog food that doesn't have the product that causes Rottweiler allergies. The easiest allergy to determine is fleas. If you Rottweiler is scratching their tail or experiencing hair loss, scabs and sores then you should take your dog to the vet.
Flea allergies are pretty easy to determine. You should take your Rottweiler to the vet if they have been scratching their tail or are experiencing hair loss, scabs and sores. The vet will check your pet for fleas. Your Rottweiler allergies can result from the saliva of the fleas. To eliminate this allergy your vet will give a flea control product. Your dog's skin is also home to normal bacteria called staphylococci, which can sometimes cause Rottweiler allergies. This allergen causes crusts to develop on the skin and the dog to lose hair as a result of the scratching. Your vet will administer antibiotics for this type of allergy.
Of all Rottweiler allergies the most rare is contact allergens, but they can happen. Flea collars, plastic food bowls, pet sweaters, plants and grass or wool bedding can cause these types of allergies. Swelling, redness, itching and hair loss are the symptoms of these Rottweiler allergies. To determine which one is causing the allergy you should eliminate all but one on the list and then once you find the culprit remove it in order for your dog to heal.
Atopy or inhalant allergies are the last of the Rottweiler allergies, which can be caused by environment factors including dust mites, molds, house dust, human dander, feathers or pollen. Dogs with these allergies tend to chew, lick and scratch themselves in specific areas such as the face, paws, abdomen, armpits or the genital areas.
The itching will then cause the area to have a reddish-brown stain. Take your dog to the vet where they will run a test to determine the allergen and then find the best way to get rid of the allergy. Some methods a vet may use include medicated shampoos, antihistamines, allergy shots, diet changes or corticosteroids.
When it comes to choosing a vet for your Rottweiler you want to remember that your pet has breed specific problems. This is why it is important to find a vet that is aware of the specific conditions and is familiar with the particulars of Rottweiler care. It is best to choose a vet based on recommendations from your breeder or other Rottweiler owners.
About the Author:
About the author: Sharon Davies is a passionate lover of the Rottweiler and owns a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Rottweiler. Among other topics there, you can also learn all about Rottweiler Allergies plus a whole lot more. |
