How to Diagnose Canine Allergies

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Look for symptoms of an allergy.. Suspect allergies especially in young dogs.. Look for possible allergens that your dog has been repeatedly exposed to.

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Look for symptoms of an allergy.

Step 1

Look for symptoms of an allergy.

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Suspect allergies especially in young dogs.

Step 2

Suspect allergies especially in young dogs.

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Look for possible allergens that your dog has been repeatedly exposed to.

Step 3

Look for possible allergens that your dog has been repeatedly exposed to.

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Consider possible allergens the enter the body in a variety of ways.

Step 4

Consider possible allergens the enter the body in a variety of ways.

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Make sure your dog is free of parasites.

Step 5

Make sure your dog is free of parasites.

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Take your dog to the veterinarian.

Step 6

Take your dog to the veterinarian.

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Discuss further testing with your veterinarian.

Step 7

Discuss further testing with your veterinarian.

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Consider paying for blood tests.

Step 8

Consider paying for blood tests.

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Discuss the option of doing skin tests on your dog.

Step 9

Discuss the option of doing skin tests on your dog.

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Talk with your veterinarian about the option of a skin biopsy.

Step 10

Talk with your veterinarian about the option of a skin biopsy.

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Consider dietary trials.

Step 11

Consider dietary trials.

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Put your dog on an anti-inflammatory medication.

Step 12

Put your dog on an anti-inflammatory medication.

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