allergy
an allergy is a damaging immune response by the body to a substance to which it's become hypersensitive. allergies are most common when a dog is fed inferior food
What it is?
Although allergies are not as common as an intolerance, allergies can happen when a dog is exposed to foreign substances. Allergies can cause reactions such as: itchy or oozing skin, coughing or sneezing, red, irritated eyes, inflamed ears, nasal discharge, and swollen paws
What it indicates?
Allergies can be triggered by a food allergy, flea allergy, or environmental allergies. Although allergies can be serious, they can be treated/cured by feeding a species-appropriate diet and keeping the immune system strong to fight off pathogens.
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