Dog Hives: Tips on Symptoms and Treatments

What do you do when your dog gets a case of the hives? First of all, what are dog hives? What do they look like and what are some possible treatments for hives? Dog hives are an allergic reaction to an outside irritant. Hives will usually appear rather abruptly, and are contracted either through the skin or through airborne exposure. Hives will usually disappear within hours once the source of the irritant is determined or a medicinal solution is applied to the affected area.

Dog hives generally originate from an encounter your pet has had with an irritant such as a bug bite, fleas, outdoor chemicals--and in some cases--hives are an allergic reaction to new foods, pet toys, or shampoos. The first symptoms of hives look like little round red dots that may even cause the skin to raise or swell to some degree.

Dog hives will normally go away within a 24 hour period unless the dog is still in close contact with the original source of irritation. Hives are not necessarily painful to your pet but they can be quit itchy and cause your pet some discomfort.

Since dog hives are usually caused by an allergen, the first step in treatment is to try to find the possible root cause of the hives. One solution is to retrace your dog`s steps or actions over the past few days or hours to see if you can locate the possible source. Try to remember if your dog ate anything unusual or new. Have you changed his or her diet, are there signs of a bug bite, or have you sprayed the lawn with any chemicals. These are a few possible triggers that can cause a breakout of hives on your pet.

A quick remedy for relief of the symptoms is a cool bath. Keep in mind that hot water may further aggravate the situation and that your pet shampoo may have been the original source of the hives (unless it is a shampoo you have used before). Remember to always consult your veterinarian for further advice.

Products like Sprouted Granules and Antioxidant Treats are designed to help support a healthy immune system in your pets. Also, they can help supplement your pet`s resistance to allergies.

Once you have determined the cause of your dog`s hive outbreak, and you have given them an initial treatment (a cool bath, trip to the vet, etc.) then you should consider using Antioxidant Treats as a future safeguard against allergic reactions and dog hives. Antioxidant Treats are a powerful daily supplement that can help in your dog`s ability to fight off allergic reactions. In addition to the Antioxidant Treats, the Sprouted Granules also provide great results.

The all natural Antioxidant Treats are formulated with a potent daily dose of vitamins A, C, E, and Selenium. Antioxidant Treats help support healthy joint function, muscle function, healthy nervous systems, a healthier skin and coat, circulatory function, organ function, and respiratory health to name a few of the benefits; Antioxidant Treats will support the overall well-being of your pet when used as a daily regimen in their diet.

Article submitted by Tim Delaney, a pet advocate. References include Nzymes and Nzymes Pet Products