ALLERGIC ITCHY DOGS
Allergy affects 10-15% of the U.S. dog population. Without proper diagnosis or treatment, allergies generally never go away and, in fact, they get worse.
Allergy is a disease in which the immune system reacts abnormally to everyday substances such as pollens, animal danders, mold spores, mites or certain foods. All of these allergic reactions are unpleasant, some are serious, and a few can be fatal. The offensive substances causing allergies are known as allergens. An allergic reaction may be caused by inhaling or ingesting the allergen or may be the result of direct contact with the allergen.