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time allergies. While we can’t always prevent them, we can use several natu- ral therapies to lessen a pet’s allergy discomfort and help them heal. Simply stated, an allergy is an

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overreaction of the immune system to a foreign protein (allergen). More pets suffer more from environmental aller- gies from sources as various as molds, house dust mites and pollen than from food allergies. Certain breeds of dogs tend to more susceptible to the prob- lem, including retrievers, spaniels and terriers; West Highland white terriers are the number one breed for suscepti- bility to allergic skin disease. While some animals sneeze and

have runny eyes and noses, the clas- sic symptom seen in an allergic pet is itching. Excessive grooming, licking, rubbing and scratching are

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all signs that an animal is probably suffering from environmental allergies. Because other diseases can have similar symptoms, it’s always best if a trusted holistic veterinarian is called on to properly diagnose a condition before beginning a treatment plan.

Conventional Therapies

Conventional doctors have traditionally used several medications to help aller- gic pets. The most common medication by far is some type of corticosteroid, usually prednisone, a powerful drug that can quickly relieve itching. While it can be used safely as part of a natural therapy program, too often pets are treated with steroids for many months - sible side effects of any use of steroids include diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity and adrenal and liver disease.

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