Dog Skin Allergies
Allergic conjunctivitis and sneezing and other allergy symptoms is becoming increasingly common in dogs. And 'where they live, or to changes in their immunity due to, for example, diet and exercise are related.
Dog Skin Allergies
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, a layer of skin on the inner surface of the eyelids. Allergy occurs when the immune system overreacts to a stimulus, mistakenly thinking that it is an infection or cancer, shouldregrow.
Dog Skin Allergies
A dog with allergic conjunctivitis is likely that the redness, swelling and watering of one or both eyes (usually two). There may be thickening of the conjunctiva, and if the dog is irritated to the point that you scratch your eyes, can be abrasions of the cornea and other eye damage.
Dog Skin Allergies
No treatment ("watchful waiting") is a viable option if the symptoms are very mild. Allergens is important as far as possible. Flush eyes with cool dampflannel may relieve some of the soreness and itching.
More severe allergic conjunctivitis will be treated with anti-inflammatory or antihistamine eye drops and ointments, and if any secondary bacterial infection is suspected, an antibiotic drop may be added. In severe cases a steroid drop will be used if treatment is otherwise unsuccessful.
Allergen testing may be needed to find the cause of the allergy.
Most holistic therapists and vets will look to the diet for a source of allergy. It is worth trying a hypo-allergenic diet. In addition, allergens are often airbourne, so it is worth looking at environmental dust and pollution. Antioxidant supplements can help boost the immunity and reduce allergy.
Herbal Remedies: Burdock, Rosemary and Meadowsweet can all help with allergic conjunctivitis. Burdock (Arctium lappa) helps with detoxifying the tissues; Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) is antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, and Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis) is another antiseptic and disinfectant. The eyes can be bathed in a decoction of fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare), Eyebright (Euphrasia officinallis) or elder flower (Sambucus nigra) to reduce soreness and inflammation.
Homeopathy: Apis mel can be used to rinse sore eyelids; arsen alb is used for more watery eyes.
Relaxation therapy, spiritual healing and general stress reducing measures will aid recovery from allergic conjunctivitis, as well as other ill-health. Healing work on the Brow chakra will particularly benefit the eyes.
Blue lace agate is useful for eye problems when using a crystal healing.
Flower Remedies: Bach remedies will help an underlying emotional problem which may be contributing to reduced immunity and allergy.
No comments:
Post a Comment