My pet has itchy skin allergies. How can I help clear them up?

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How do I clear up a skin allergies

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Allergies can be frustrating to manage due to having multiple causes. These include fleas, food and environmental (contact or inhaled) allergies. Fleas and flea bite allergies are easiest to manage using a topical or oral preventative monthly as well as maintaining a flea free environment by cleaning regularly and using an environmental treatment such as Knockout ES. Environmental allergies can be managed with antihistamines and by reducing or eliminating any potential allergens. This can be difficult depending on specific allergies. Steroids can be used to provide itch relief or inflammation as needed. These are typically prescribed by your veterinarian. Colloidal oatmeal shampoo/conditioners can soothe itchy skin. Fish oil supplements, such as EicosaCaps, DermCaps or Welactin, may promote healthy skin and coat. Food allergies and sensitivities may be diagnosed or managed by food elimination trials, hydrolyzed diets or limited ingredient diets. You can also discuss allergy testing with your veterinarian or veterinary dermatologist.

My pet has itchy skin allergies. How can I help clear them up?

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