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actually change the biological nature of the body’s cells to allow long-term healing; they also have natural corticos- times the labeled dose marked on most product labels in order to be effective as anti-itching supplements. Antioxi- dants, which are also helpful in relieving itching for allergic pets, counteract the chemi- cals released by cells damaged through exposure to allergens. In my opinion, the most important aid for pets that suffer from allergies or any skin disease is to bathe them frequently relieve itching when used on a frequent basis work well without harming the pet’s skin. I encourage owners to bathe their pets every 24 to 72 hours, depending on the severity of the itching. Feeding a pet a natural diet that is free of potentially
and animal byproducts is always recommended. Reduc- ing the impact of unnecessary vaccinations by using annual blood antibody titer testing to monitor exposure to environ- mental
allergens will also decrease cell damage and reduce itching in allergic pets. I try to avoid vaccinating pets aged 12 years and older. Providing relief for pets with allergies using natural
therapies does not always happen overnight, but with pa- tience and the help of a holistic veterinarian, we can both improve a pet’s health and reduce its allergic symptoms without the need for chronic medication.
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