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Article: K-State Veterinarian Says a Dog's Frequent and Severe Itching May Be Sign of Allergy
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- U.S. Newswire
- Article date:
- October 13, 2005
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MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 13 /U.S. 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 contact allergy. Dogs may be allergic
to something they touch, ...
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