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Article: Kansas State Veterinarian Says a Dog's Frequent and Severe Itching May Be Sign of Allergy.
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- AScribe Health News Service
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- October 13, 2005
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Byline: Kansas State University
MANHATTAN, Kan., Oct. 13 (AScribe Newswire) -- Allergies may be the culprit if your dog's scratching and rubbing have become more frequent and severe, according to a Kansas State University veterinarian.
"Dogs can have allergies just like people," said Mary Bagladi-Swanson, assistant professor at K-State's Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. "They often have allergies to pollens, house dust mites and other parasites, including fleas, or sometimes to an ingredient in the food they are eating."
Allergy symptoms also can include skin redness and hair loss caused by continuous scratching, she said.
A less common allergy is a ...
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