Showing posts with label nearest vet Carmel Valley. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nearest vet Carmel Valley. Show all posts

Tuesday 31 May 2022

Atopy Or Inhalant Allergy In Pets?

 

Inhalant allergies pet dogs is a term that means atopy.  Inhaled allergens are mainly dust mites, mildew, molds, ragweed (weed pollen), grass pollen, and tree pollen (oak, cedar, ash, etc.).  Some of them are seasonal, like grass, ragweed, and cedar pollen.  But there are some that occur throughout the entire year, such as dust mites, molds, and mildew.  When a human inhales allergens like these, the resulting reaction primarily affects the upper respiratory system (exhibited as hay fever, sneezing, runny nose, etc.) and also runny eyes.  Even though allergic reactions include allergic bronchitis or rhinitis, with a lot of dogs, manifestations of inhalant energy include pruritus or itchy skin.  Because of these clinical indicators, the condition could also be called inhalant allergic dermatitis.  Your dog might start rubbing his face, scratching his underarms, and licking his feet. 

A lot of dogs that are affected by inhalant allergies will start to show indicators when they reach 1 - 3 years old.  Afflicted dogs would often have a reaction to various allergens and would frequently experience concurrent food or flea allergies.  Should the allergen be identifiable using intradermal tests (skin testing) or perhaps blood tests, your dog has to be shielded from being exposed to these identified allergens in the best way possible.  Since a lot of the allergens are mainly environmental, it could be challenging and recurring incidents are possible.  Atopy symptoms could be managed, but permanent cures are usually not possible.

Frequent allergy flare-ups must be brought to the attention of your veterinarian Carmel Valley


Thursday 5 May 2022

Protecting Your Pet From Skin Cancer

 

Cats who love the sun have the risk of having solar dermatitis, which may develop into skin cancer, specifically malignant tumors or squamous cell carcinomas. Skin cancer is most prevalent in white-furred cats that spend a lot of time outdoors. Solar dermatitis is typically seen on thin skin areas like the ears, face, or nose.

Many types of skin cancer occur in dogs, but among the most prevalent are malignant melanoma, squamous carcinoma, and hemangioma. The American Kennel Club says that sunburn worsens autoimmune skin diseases and allergies.

You may use human sunscreens safely on pets. But choose carefully, as they may lick the sunscreen. Here are the things to look for in a sunscreen for your pet:

●Can protect against a wide range of spectrums from UVA to UVB

●Non-toxic and no PABA, zinc, and salicylates (aspirin-related chemicals)

●Unscented

●Hypoallergenic

●Waterproof

●Easy to apply

You can also ask your nearest veterinarian Carmel Valley for a safe yet effective sunscreen product for your pet.