Questions tagged [allergies]
Refers to allergies a pet exhibits (food, skin, seasonal) and human allergies to animals.
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Cleaning cat saliva/hair out of used furniture: how effective is it?
We just were presented with a pretty good opportunity to buy a good couch on the second-hand market that would fit our space pretty well. We like it, but the fly in the ointment is that for a six ...
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My 2 yr old dog has become aggressive indoors only
My 2yr old border collie/sheltie/lab mix has recently become aggressive when we try to pet him. He was also showing signs of high anxiety, dog licking, yawning etc, and he had a rash on his belly. He’...
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Is there a way to know definitively if a dog is hypoallergenic?
My partner and I have been looking at getting a new dog; our son has allergies, so we have been focusing on hypoallergenic puppies. We instantly fell in love with the Bernedoodle breed.
The problem ...
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Sore on cat's tail
My daughter was playing with her cat tonight and noticed some blood-- she was checking the cat for injuries and found this bare patch on her tail that was raw and slightly bleeding. It looked like it ...
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How does immunotherapy for allergies work in dogs?
I recently got my dog allergy tested in an effort to determine what makes her so itchy all the time. It turns out she's allergic to nearly everything (41 out 55 tested allergens, with many being ...
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I really want a guinea pig, but I think I am allergic to rabbits
I always wanted a Guinea Pig as a pet. One time I cared for a friend's rabbit while she was vacationing. I had a mild allergic reaction to it. So would I be allergic to Guinea Pig? From what I found ...
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Why is my cat only losing guard hairs?
He is 6yo, domestic short hair. He had "allergies" last summer so the vet told me. He was missing hair on his legs, mostly the front ones. I kept him inside and all his hair grew back. This ...
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Cat losing fur on left side of her neck
I have a cat that has been losing fur on her neck for the past month and I am really worried. The first time my cat lost fur on her neck was when I was fostering another cat and she ended up having a ...
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Dog Atopic Dermatitis
I have a Scottish Terrier with major skin issues and food intolerance.
Only eating Royal Canin Hypoallergenic food. This has reduced itchiness, but the skin is still red and flaky.
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How to get cat allergens out of a furnished apartment
Take the following scenario: the tenant of a completely furnished apartment (including bed linen and towels) keeps a cat (European Shorthair) in there. The cat roams outside a lot of the time, but he ...
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What makes my dog itch all the time?
We have an Indian Spitz who is just 1.5 years old. She is mostly fed indian bread and part of what we have. We have also tried to feed her pet foods like drools but she doesn't prefer it and mostly ...
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Treat substitutions for a restricted diet cat?
So my cat Toby is 4 years old and is allergic to almost everything. I want to start clicker training him, but I have no idea what to use as a treat.
He is allergic to the following:
Beef
Chicken
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My dog kicks excessively whenever he is scratched at any point on his body. Can it be a sign of allergy?
It seems like my dog has this sweet spot at every part of his body. And I feel like it's too excessive and irritating for him. Even while walking, when he gets randomly touched by stuff he starts ...
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Why do dogs and cats produce allergens, and how will these shots work to prevent it from stimulating the immune system in humans? [closed]
I found a post early this morning when I did a Google search.
Part of this sentence doesn't make sense. It says that it works by immunising them against their own allergen. If they are not immune to ...
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How can i get rid of pet hair?
I recently started renting a room from a homeowner with multiple pets which I'm allergic to. The entire house is full of dander, my clothes, carpet, etc. are already covered in it. What are the best ...
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Black Lab SWOLLEN LIPS?
I just noticed that my black lab had some swelling around his upper "lips". He hadn't been out of the house for a while. Looking around the house, I found a small brown spider with a black abdomen ...
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Can I dissolve antibiotics and steroids in warm water for my dog?
I have been mixing antibiotics and steroids for my dog in his food, without realising that this is often mixed in hot (almost boiling) water, to make it more appealing to him. Has this neutralised the ...
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Bulldog skin problem
Friends, it is kind of complicated to describe the exact problem as a person that his main language is not English, but I'm trying my best.
I have got an 8 years old male bulldog, recently I realized ...
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How to treat and manage neck thread worms?
I have a horse who has suffered a lot during the warm seasons. It was made worse when we moved north (we're in the Southern hemisphere - so north is warmer) and there were more biting insects. I was ...
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How to treat Queensland itch?
My horse has Queensland itch. I'm looking for a range of options to treat it. I'm concerned about the use of poisonous chemicals.
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Is it common for pet allergies not to be aggrivated until after you've left the house? [closed]
We've owned a cat for about 2 1/2 years now - the cat's fur has never aggravated my allergies before. I do get aggravated allergy symptoms at work, but I have always attributed this to poor air ...
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Pug Allergy - Skin Rash
I have a pug and it's usually very active and we don't feed anything apart from Drools Focus Puppy.
Recently, it got a Skin Rash on the top neck region and gradually it started expanding. We had ...
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Dog's cotton allergy
My dog has a cotton allergy. It began by seeming like mange. The vet gave steroids which worked for a couple days back during the mange diagnosis.
Lowering the immune system with allergy shots seems ...
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French Bulldog very itchy
My French bulldog has always been “itchy” and has taken medication to help, but it’s never really gone away or help take the edge off. Today, it looks to have flared up even more.
Does anyone have any ...
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Can a hamster be allergic to cats?
I live in an apartment with my Roborovski hamster, and my roommate has a cat. Occasionally the cat will get into my room and get close to him, and shortly after, I will notice him scratching himself a ...
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Is it true that it's unsafe to put an e-collar on a cat? Are there any alternatives to it that cats would find more comfortable?
My dad is a veterinarian, and he refuses to put an e-collar on our cat, who's scratching her throat and ears (both front and back) so badly she's reached flesh. We tried putting ointment on her but ...
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Cat Chewing At Nails/Toes & Heavy Digging
My boyfriend's cat has had this issue for over a year and the vet cannot figure it out. (Hundreds of dollars wasted.)
He won't stop grooming until he bleeds, ripping out fur and itching all around. ...
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How do I stop cat hair and dander form leaving my bedroom and bathroom and going into the rest of the house?
I really want an indoor cat that I can keep in my room and bathroom and make ledges on the wall for the cat to run along and play and I will have a catio (an outdoor enclosed patio for cats), it will ...
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How to wash cat hair out of fleece fabric?
First post here; a friend just sent me a box of sewing supplies, including quite a few yards of fleece and felt fabrics. Problem is she lives with cats and I'm mid-level allergic (not have-to-go-to-...
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Cleaning to rid house of cat allergen after cat is gone
We discovered through a blood test that our 3 year old is severely allergic to cats. We have two cats who are 7 and 8 respectively and we're adopted as kittens. So their hair and dander is all over ...
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Can dogs be allergic to materials that collars are made of?
Recently, I posted a question about my puppy biting it's foot. One of the answers said allergies are common in Pitbulls. My puppy itches at her collar quite often. She has a red spot on her neck that ...
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Ants on my cat cause itching, how do I treat the bites?
My cat has ants on him. What can I use on him to get rid of the ants that is safe for my cat? I have used body powder by rubbing it into his fir and that seems to stop him from scratching so much. I ...
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What could cause my dog's rash and yellow flakes besides allergies?
My 12-year-old Australian Shepherd/Greyhound mix has had a serious skin ailment for almost a year now, somewhat similar to this post:
red rash on various parts of his body (at different times, on his ...
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Selling my cockatiel / general inquiries on an allergy
I had a cockatiel for about 1 month... This is the second one I got.
He is tamed partially (he still bites sometimes but not me; he doesn't really allow touching his back or wings - sometimes he will,...
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How can I test whether I have a cat allergy without really adopting a cat?
I don't know if I have a cat allergy, and I don't want to adopt a real cat to test myself, what else can I to to test cat allergy?
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Miniature Schnauzer Thicker hair grow after skin problems
I have an 11 year old miniature schnauzer, and around 4-ish years ago she developed skin allergies in her "lower-back" close to the tail, and she wouldn't stop scratching until the point of hurting ...
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What should I look for in a dog if my family is allergic? [closed]
My partner and I are interested in adopting a dog or cat, but unfortunately, both of my parents have various animal allergies, and we want to make sure they would still be able to visit our home. ...
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Can dogs have cat allergy?
I know cat allergy is quite common in human beings, how about dogs ? Will dogs also suffer from cat allergy?
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How can I reduce and control bird dander?
My wife just found out she has a condition which is worsened by many types of allergens, like bird dander. We have 5 parakeets, 1 pineapple green cheek conure, and a cockatiel.
The cockatiel ...
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I'd like to adopt a cat, but I have allergies [duplicate]
Me and my SO would like to adopt a cat, however we have some concerns:
Her parents have a cat (russian blue) and I'm quite allergic to it
My nose starts running
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Diagnose Mange in Pitbull Terrier Rescue Dog - Bald Spots and White "pimple"
Does the following skin condition look like mange or an allergic skin condition?
In addition to the scaly skin and loss of coat, I have recently noticed a few white spots on the skin.
The dog is ...
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Concerned about allergies: can I give my chinchilla rabbit foods or treats?
I have read that pine shavings are generally considered safe for animals, but not as safe for chinchillas. This link says that aspen also isn't good for some chinchillas - "Spruce is an another ...
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Can pets be allergic to people?
Lots of people are allergic to different kinds of pets, like dogs, rabbits or cats. Can a pet be allergic to people? If so is there a treatment?
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My dog is very allergic to something and is starting to become scared of me
I have a 9 year old pit bull that I have had since he was a puppy.
He has very bad allergies to something. And I mean very bad. He is losing fur everywhere, his paws are swollen and red, his stomach ...
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How to determine a dog's food allergy?
I believe my dog has an allergy related to food.
She's 1.5 yrs old, and is an Australian Labradoodle (lab, poodle, cocker & english spaniel mix)
Backstory: she sometimes vomits bile; she will ...
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Long time cat allergy?
My mother says that she has an allergy to cats. After being over to friends that have cats houses, I questioned her and she said the allergies only start after being exposed to the cats for a long ...
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Do dog allergies usually improve over time? [closed]
I am allergic to dogs and want a puppy.
Years ago I did fine with a Puli, which is a long-haired "hypo-allergenic" breed. Now after four days fostering a 3-month old mutt, my allergy symptoms are ...
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How can allergies in cats be managed?
One of my strictly-indoor cats was recently diagnosed with allergies (via a blood test, which reported a whole list of food and environmental allergies).
The veternarian dermatologist is ...
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Allergies to cats developing after six months? [closed]
I recently gave away our one year old Persian male cat after keeping it for 10 months. After 8 months of keeping our cat, my wife developed asthmatic symptoms, but since we gave the cat away my wife ...
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Why is it a bad idea to touch bloodworms with your bare hands?
I feed my sunfish frozen bloodworms, and I was told that touching the bloodworms is a really bad idea; that they carry some terrible bacteria that can be transferred to humans. I tried looking up why ...
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