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Information About Siberian Husky Allergies
Posted by Andrew Preston at Jul 16th, 2008 in Dogs
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Being a responsible dog owner means taking the time to understand and recognize Siberian Husky allergies when they start to show themselves. The Siberian Husky as a breed is normally a very healthy dog but they can develop some of the allergies common to many other breeds and only a trip to your vet will be able to narrow down the allergy and then outline a treatment. Don’t let any allergy go unattended, as they can get very uncomfortable for your dog.
One of the more common allergies in most breeds is a skin allergy. Skin allergies can come from a reaction to a change in food or something new in your dog’s surroundings. Your vet will be able to identify the source of the reaction and offer a treatment plan after looking your dog over.
With skin allergies there can be rashes on the skin, patches of hair missing, or the dog just always seems uncomfortable. The cause of these allergies can range from diet to something in the dog’s surroundings. Your vet will determine the cause and treatment.
Sometimes it is nice to give your dog a little variety in their diet but for the most part that can also lead to Siberian Husky allergies. When you find a diet that works for your dog then it is best to stick with it but if you try something new and your dog develops an allergic reaction to it then you need to get them to the vet right away and never feed that food to your dog again. Dogs can develop allergies to food quickly so make sure you always keep an eye on what you are feeding your dog.
This is more of a condition than an allergy, but it is very common in Siberian Huskies to develop hip or elbow dysplasia. Dysplasia is when the bones in the joint do not develop properly and over time it becomes difficult for the dog to walk or even move. There are things your vet can do so get your dog treatment right away if you notice these problems.
Allergies can come in all shapes and sizes and what may seem like one kind of allergy may actually turn out to be a different thing. This is why you take your dog to the vet if Siberian Husky allergies start to show symptoms. Sometimes what looks like a skin allergy could be a reaction to fleas and the only way you are going to know that for sure is to get your dog to the vet for an examination and then a treatment recommendation. Do not assume you know what the problem is, always get your dog to the vet.
If you notice the skin allergy symptoms like a rash or patches of hair missing then it could be an allergy to fleas so get your dog to the vet for a flea bath and advice on how to keep the fleas off your dog.
A Siberian Husky is a breed of dog that seems to not have any medical conditions unique to itself. They are normally a pretty healthy breed but you still need to keep an eye on them and make sure that no Siberian Husky allergies develop. If you notice any unusual behavior, or if you notice any physical reactions developing, then get your dog to the vet right away for a diagnosis and treatment recommendation.
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Hello,
My Husky chews his feet until they bleed and he can’t walk. We and the vet think its an allergy but they just sell us pills and steroids. I hitnk we need to experiment with food.
What does everyone think?