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Giving This To Your Shih Tzu Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If like Hugo, your Shih Tzu has allergies, you will know just how painful it can be not just for your furry baby, but for you as a loving parent as well.  It is very difficult often heart breaking to watch your beloved companion suffering through the pain, discomfort, testing and treatment of potentially life-threatening allergic reactions.

Determining what your Shih Tzu is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and / or go undiagnosed. However, if your Shih Tzu has severe or even moderate allergies, then there are a number of challenges to face in trying to keep your Shih Tzu healthy and happy.

Listed below are some common allergens that can cause reactions for your Shih Tzu: -

Pollen

Grass

Food (such as wheat, chicken or soy)

Medication (such as penicillin, opiates, etc.)

Perfume

Shampoo

Household cleaning products (air freshener, carpet deodoriser, etc.)

Latex

Allergies are a hypersensitive and damaging response of the immune system to external allergens, such as pollen and food - just in the same way for humans. However, with dogs the signs and symptoms may go unnoticed because our furry friends cannot tell us when or what is wrong. So as the leader of the pack, we need to be aware of what to look out for.

Listed below are some common allergy signs & symptoms in Shih Tzu puppies and dogs: -

·  Dry, itchy skin (possible scabs or sores)

Excessive scratching, biting or licking on skin
Watery eyes
Paw chewing
Nasal discharge
Chronic ear infections
Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Sneezing
Breathing issues (very serious sign!)

Fortunately, there are ways to help boost your dog’s immune system and decrease the effects of allergies.

Omega fatty acids are a major benefit in the fight against allergies and degenerative disorders that can cause inflammation and arthritis.

Some research has even shown that Omega fatty acids can prevent allergies from developing in puppies. Whilst every dog is different, there is no argument that your puppy could benefit from Omega fatty acids however dogs cannot produce Omega fatty acids on their own, so they must get them somewhere else.

There are many sources of essential Omega fatty acids. Some people mistakenly believe that dog food delivers all your dog needs but because Omega fatty acids are susceptible to heat, most of the benefits become biologically unavailable to your dog due to the cooking / treatment temperatures of dog food.

That is why after weeks of watching my little furry baby suffering and countless visits to our veterinarian I decided to personally give my dog a daily Omega fatty acid supplement.  It may takes weeks or even several months for your Shih Tzu to feel the benefits of an Omega fatty acid supplement but from my own experience I have never looked back. Talk to your veterinarian to find out if an Omega fatty acid supplement might be a part of an holistic plan to support your Shih Tzu’s immune system and fight allergies.