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Pet Allergies

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.Did you know your pets can suffer from allergies just like us?
Yes, just like humans, our beloved animals can develop allergies.
Genetics can certainly play a role in your pet developing allergies, but your pet’s environment and nutrition will ultimately decide how severely that allergy is expressed.

One reality of allergies is that sadly despite all the incredible advances in modern medicine, allergies are still a chronic disease and the best we can hope to do is control the expression of an allergy, and try to limit the use of drugs required to do so.


What can we do to control the immune system?

We first need to understand how and why allergies occur, and what are the keys to controlling them.

Allergies are an inappropriate immune reaction to a specific allergen, a reaction that is not pre-programmed into our immune systems by the core genetic code, but one that is learned or occurs by accident.

When it comes to the study of the immune system, it is a truly fascinating science that is the driving force behind many modern medical advances to control the immune system.

An interesting fact is that the immune system works almost the same in animal species as it does in humans. There is an ancient and untouched genetic code designed to protect an animal from disease and activate repair.


tips for allergy prevention

-Feed a balanced fresh meat diet – avoid chicken and beef as primary meat sources.

-Avoid foods with chemical additives, preservatives, food colourings.

-Add a good multi strain probiotic to the diet.

-Provide rainwater – where possible – for drinking, and avoid treated tap water.

-Avoid using harsh cleaning products, shampoos and chemical sprays. Try using Vets All Natural natural shampoo, but wash your allergic dog as infrequently as is practical – you can’t wash away skin disease.
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