Itchy Dogs find all natural relief with DERMagic Skin Care for Animals

Allergies are hypersensitive reactions by the body of the dog to foreign substances or organisms. Anything that provokes an allergic reaction is called an allergen. The source for the allergen can be just about anything ranging from plants to carpets to feeding dishes. In order to treat an allergy, the allergen must be identified, a complex process requiring time and patience. The reward of successful treatment is providing a more comfortable life for your pet.

Pet owners expect their dogs to scratch themselves now and then. However, excessive and persistent scratching, licking, biting and hair loss may be signs of an allergy. As the allergy starts to itch, the dog starts to scratch, lick, bite, chew or rub. This behavior intensifies as the itching continues. Hair is lost, the skin reddens and secondary infections may develop. At the first sign of intensive scratching or biting, DERMagic™ is needed to treat the problem before it becomes systemic.

FLEA ALLERGY: Flea bite allergy is the most common allergy affecting dogs. Contact, inhalant and food are other common allergies. In some instances, a highly allergic pet may have several allergies at once. Flea allergy occurs when the dog is exposed to flea saliva as the flea bites. The saliva acts as an allergen and can cause intense itching. Hair loss and skin infections are other signs of flea allergy. In most parts of the country, the problem is seasonal. It is most severe in summer and fall in areas of the country that have cold winters. In warm climates where fleas are year-round, they are a year-round problem, intensifying during summer.

Controlling fleas is essential in managing this type of allergy. Even if you do not see fleas on your pet, a flea allergy may occur. Both the pet and its environment must be treated. Flea control measures are essential. Always read and follow product label instructions. Because fleas spend most of their life cycle off the animal, the environment must be treated with sprays and foggers. Outdoor areas frequented by the pet should be sprayed or fogged. Thorough cleaning and vacuuming may help control flea infestation within the house. However, a professional exterminator may be needed to control heavy infestations.

Veterinarians may recommend treatment with small amounts of corticosteroids to give some affected pets relief during the flea season. However, these treatments may be dangerous to your pet if prolonged and only offer relief of symptoms at best. DERMagic is safe, free from corticosteroids and is immediately effective at relieving itch, fighting fungal and bacterial infestations and promoting healing of affected areas.

CONTACT ALLERGIES: Contact allergies are caused by a pet’s physical contact with an offending substance. Thin-coated or hairless areas are usually affected first, particularly a dog’s tender underbelly. Among the most common allergens are soaps, insecticides, wool nylon carpets, paint, wood preservatives, poison ivy or oak and pollens or grass. In the case of certain plants and/or geographic locations, inhalant or contact allergies may be seasonal. Identifying the offending substance and eliminating it from the pet’s environment are critical. Meanwhile, DERMagic is extremely effective at treating skin lesions and relieving the itching.

PARASITIC HYPERSENSITIVITY: In addition to fleas, dogs may become allergic to other parasites. They can become allergic to tick bites in much the same way they become allergic to flea saliva. They can even become allergic to their own intestinal parasites. The skin becomes itchy just as with food and inhalant allergies. Always have a jar of DERMagic Salve on hand to ensure your pet does not aggravate a sensitive spot by scratching and biting.