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Watch videos from Paw Nation Allergy season has arrived -- for both humans and their pets. If you think your pet may be showing signs of allergic reactions, such as excessive scratching at his skin, your vet can help diagnose the underlying problem. Fortunately, owners of pets who suffer from skin allergies and sensitivities can also help to curb constant scratching with anti-itch shampoos, sprays, and wipes. Our friends at Zootoo rounded up some of their favorite products to soothe your pet's allergy symptoms and help bring him relief all season long. Sentry For an effective grooming product that is specifically formulated to soothe itching skin, try SentryHC Dermasphere Anti-Itch ...

Aschaf, Flickr Ear mites are a common affliction for household cats. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Louise Murray, vice president of ASPCA's Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital in New York, to get some insights about the condition. What are the signs that my cat has ear mites? Itchy, itchy ears. You'll also see, as the condition becomes more severe, large amounts of black, fungal-like discharge in the ear. How common are ear mites? Ear mites are very common in cats. How serious are ear mites? Initially, ear mites in cats are mostly just uncomfortable. Ear mites aren't generally life-threatening, but they ...

Henrique Vicente, Flickr Chiggers are parasitic mites that are a common nuisance for household pets. The larval mites feed on the skin cells of pets and cause irritation, itching, and lumps on the skin. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Randy Aronson, owner of Partners in Animal Wellness Services in Tuscon, Ariz., to get some insights about the condition. What are the signs that my pet has chiggers? The signs in domestic animals are the same as in humans: red, inflamed nodules or bumps with extreme itchiness lasting one to two days after bites. In very sensitive pets, hives or granulomas can occur. ...

TheGiantVermin, Flickr Your dog is scratching like crazy, or sick to his stomach. Could his food be the culprit? Food allergies aren't extremely common in dogs, but they aren't uncommon either. Food allergies affect dogs in two primary ways, says Korinn Saker, a clinical nutritionist at the North Carolina State School of Veterinary Medicine who specializes in canine allergies. "We either see skin issues, or GI [gastrointestinal] issues," she says. If your dog is experiencing vomiting or diarrhea on a regular basis, or is itching constantly and licking or biting at his skin or fur, allergies may be to blame. (Your vet can help you rule out other ailments, like parasites or infections, that ...

"Can somebody get me some Claritin, please?" Photo: TheGiantVermin/Flickr Red eyes, itchy skin -- 'tis the season for allergies, for people as well as pets. Seasonal allergies typically affect pets between July and October, peaking in August and September, reports the Janesvile (Wisconsin) Gazette. About 2 to 3 percent of cats and 5 to 10 percent of dogs suffer from seasonal symptoms. Any breed (or mutt) can have allergies, but Labrador retrievers, cocker spaniels and poodles are particularly vulnerable. Dogs and cats are bugged by the same common allergens that make us humans reach for the medicine cabinet: pollen, ragweed, house mites, feathers, grasses, and mold are common culprits, ...