Allergic Pets - 6 Ways to Make Their Lives Better

If you have a precious pet, and a pet is one of the best things in life that you can have, the last thing you want to see is their uncontrollable itching, licking or scratching; but if your pet has allergies, that is exactly what is in store for you both unless you get help. We have had 3 wonderful Golden Retrievers, and 2 out of the 3 have been highly allergic. The good news is that there is help out there that can make a big and permanent difference to your pet and to you. The following 6 tips will really help improve the quality of life for your beloved pet and for you.

* 1. Find a veterinarian who specializes in animal allergy and dermatology. Your regular veterinarian is good place to get a qualified referral for such a doctor. Get several names of doctors and compare what you hear. Discuss all the possibilities that are appropriate for your pet, the time frames for all the options taking effect, their costs, and the prognosis in terms of effectiveness for each recommendation.

* 2. Consider investing in a high efficiency particle arresting air purifier. Many animals, like people, are allergic to common household pollutants such as dust, dust mites, mold and mildew spores, and pollen to name a few. Just as a high efficiency particle arresting air purifier will benefit you, it will also help your pet be more comfortable, particularly during the seasons when the allergens that affect him are most prolific.

* 3. Bathe your pet regularly with a shampoo prescribed by the allergist. This can make a huge difference in how comfortable your pet feels by reducing itching and scratching, and is probably the least invasive action you can take against pet allergies. Most allergists will also recommend a leave on lotion that should be applied after bathing, which is also designed to soothe dry and itchy skin. It is important that the shampoo and lotion be recommended by the allergist because many off the shelf shampoos can make matters worse by a lot.

* 4. At the recommendation of your pet allergist, initially limiting the different kinds of treats, table scraps and other different kinds of foods will help determine if your pet has a food allergy as well. Adding foods one at a time to see if there is a reaction will help you determine which foods to steer clear of.

* 5. If your pet should scratch to the point of breaking the skin and creating a hot spot, or should develop a staph infection, seek immediate medical attention for him to prevent the spread of the infection. Generally, the allergist will prescribe a round of antibiotics and steroids until the condition is gone.

* 6. Stay alert and be attentive to your pet. The health of your pet can change pretty quickly. Noticing the following things about your pet will help you avoid disaster. Know whether your pet is itchy or licking; examine his skin often, smell his ears, notice his energy level, watch to see that is stool is firm, take note of his appetite. Knowing what is normal for your pet will help you react quickly when there is a possible problem.

Following these 6 steps will increase the enjoyment that your pet gets out of life, and in turn increases the joy that he is able to give to you. Seems like a fair trade.

Take good care of you and your pet,

Debbie Davis

Debbie Davis is President of PurerAir.com which offers Austin Air HEPA air purifiers for the improvement of indoor air quality. Get relief for your pet with the Austin Air Pet Machine Air Purifier, or call our 24 hour customer support line at (800) 997-2989 for expert advice.

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