How Do You Know If A Dog Is Having An Allergic Reaction. A mild allergic reaction might just be a little bit of facial swelling eyes muzzle or near the ears or a few hives on the skin. Make sure your dog does not have fleas as flea allergy dermatitis will also cause irritated skin. Others with more severe allergies might develop hives on. Allergic reactions are often secondary to exposure to some type of antigen an allergen.
Skin problems are common in dogs with food allergies. Untreated it may take a day or two for the. For example your dog may be continually scratching the base of its tail. If persistent dark circles may be observed under the eyes. Types of Dog Allergies. Sometimes they are itchy and begin scratching.
For instance their skin might break out where a dog licks them.
Pet allergy is an allergic reaction to proteins found in an animals skin cells saliva or urine. This makes affected dogs extremely itchy especially at the base of the tail and their skin may. Pruritis most pets will appear itchy. Many upper respiratory infections in dogs present with runny eyes early on and this can also be a symptom of damage to the eye itself scratch or ulceration of the cornea. A mild allergic reaction might just be a little bit of facial swelling eyes muzzle or near the ears or a few hives on the skin. However food allergies in dogs may or may not come with an upset stomach.