Pet Allergies

A holistic approach to treat pet allergies.

Just like humans, our furry friends are susceptible to allergens and environmental pollutants.

My Service Dog, GOOSE, would get spring time allergies.  Unlike humans, who produce an overabundance of mucus to wash away the pollen and mold spores, animals scratch, chew, get hot spots and lose giant patches of fur.  

GOOSE was no exception.  It’s hard to take your Service Dog into a restaurant or grocery store when they are constantly scratching and showering fur everywhere.  

We made several trips to the vets.  We used topical medications and tried dietary and lifestyle changes but he was still scratching and chewing and chewing and scratching.

Our Veterinarian talked about the old standby corticosteroids but after doing some research I wasn’t sure that was the answer.

According to the VCA Hospitals short term side effects can include:

• ·         Increased thirst and urination
• ·         Increased hunger
• ·         Panting (especially dogs)
• ·         General loss of energy
• ·         Development or worsening of infections (especially bacterial skin infections)
• ·         Vomiting or nausea (less common)

Long term side effects can include:

• ·         Development of thin skin, blackheads, and a poor or thin hair coat
• ·         Poor wound healing ability 
• ·         Development of obesity due to increased hunger
• ·         Muscle weakness secondary to protein catabolism (breakdown)
• ·         Development of hard plaques or spots on the skin called calcinosis cutis. These plaques are the result of calcium deposition in the skin. 
• ·         Increased susceptibility to opportunistic or secondary bacterial infections
• ·         Increased susceptibility to fungal infections (especially of the nasal cavity) and
• ·         Development of adult onset demodectic mange.
• ·         Predisposition to diabetes mellitus

If only there was a magic pill and not just the systematic treatment options or watching your animal chew himself raw.

I began to do more research.  After all, I treat my human family with all natural remedies, why should my dog be any different.

I found Allergena for Dogs and Cats. 

How does Allergena work for pets? The same way it works for humans!

Allergena is a Homeopathic Immunotherapy that reduces your pet's negative reaction to allergens. Allergena homeopathic allergy drops build immunity by giving micro doses of what your pet is allergic to so their body becomes safely conditioned to tolerate those allergens and reduce allergic symptoms. 

GOOSE is now itch free and back on his cookies – that are all natural but no longer grain-free.