How To Prevent Allergies In a Pug
Posted: Monday, June 29, 2009
by John Jackson
GreatDogSite.com
Pugs, like any human or other animal, can have allergies. You can learn how to avoid allergens and how to deal with any allergies that happen to keep your pet happy and healthy. Some of the basic things you need to be aware of are chocolate, allergies to chemicals and food, and also seasonal allergies. Being mindful of things that might cause allergies in your Pug is the first step in combating the problems.
Pugs just like any other dog should never have chocolate. Aside from making a dog uncomfortable, chocolate is actually toxic to them. This is just not because of a concern for health problems due to gaining weight or from consuming too much sugar. Consuming chocolate can lead to major problems and cause your pet to die. Chocolate may taste like a piece of heaven to us, but to a dog it is poisonous. You need to keep chocolate away from your dog at all costs. Some people believe it is okay to give them a little bit, but it is never okay.
Food and Chemical Allergies:
Food and chemical allergies are sometimes not specific allergies. They may happen over a period of time due to certain foods or chemicals in the environment. These allergies are much harder to pinpoint because they may develop an allergic response that can mimic almost anything. The main concern is taking care of your Pug, and of course to check with your veterinarian if any problems result. If your dog tends to get sick after visiting certain places or eating certain things, you should pay attention to see if you can narrow down the cause and get your dog back to optimum health again.
Allergy Season:
Just like human beings, Pugs can also suffer from seasonal allergies. Having allergies is no fun for humans or dogs so it is a good idea to take care of any symptoms as quickly as possible so your dog can be comfortable. Otherwise your Pug may suffer from itchiness as well as a plethora of other symptoms. The best way to handle allergies is to get a veterinarian/dermatologist who can take a look at the symptoms and formulate a treatment plan. This may include taking antihistamines, using special shampoos or even taking steroidal medications. The point is to get the symptoms under control so you can both get back to enjoying life again.
Allergies can pose a big problem with Pugs if for no other reason than they cannot always be identified quickly. Allergies include chocolate, allergies to something they ingest and whatever they might come into contact with during the course of the day and regular seasonal allergies as well. Being vigilant and taking care of these allergies requires stopping them as quickly as possible and might even save your dogs life. A trip to the vet may seem expensive, but could very well be worth the money if it ends up saving your dogs life. Some breeds require more health care than others and the Pug just happens to be one of those breeds.
This article was written by John Jackson and has been contributed by http://www.greatdogsite.com. For more information on the Pug, please visit our page http://www.greatdogsite.com/breeds/details/Pug/.
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