Allergy testing

Allergies really can make life miserable, as anyone who has allergies can attest. It’s the same for your pet! If you think your pet is suffering allergic reactions, a small sample of their blood can be tested for sensitivity to numerous potential allergens, including trees, grasses, weeds, shrubs, fungi, mites, dust – as well as a variety of different food types and ingredients used in commercial pet food preparations.

Treatment

 The best form of treatment for allergies is avoidance of the allergens, but often this is not possible. Steroids can be used for short-term relief of symptoms, but their prolonged use can be harmful. Another treatment is called hyposensitization, in which injections specifically tailored to your pet are given are administered in increasing concentrations. This improves your pet’s tolerance to the allergens so he or she can live more comfortably.