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Written by Wendy Caples
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Many of us humans get allergies, and so do our Boston Terriers. As a
matter of fact your Boston and you can be allergic to the same things,
and sometimes (though rarely) to each other. Depending on what the
sufferer is allergic to, managing your Boston Terrier allergies can be
overwhelming emotionally and financially.
Food allergies are usually triggered by the protein component of dog
food. Your Boston Terrier may be allergic to chicken, turkey, pork,
beef, lamb or horse-meat. Because Boston Terriers have very sensitive
stomach and suffer from intestinal gas, their digestive system goes hay
wire when they eat something they are allergic to. A simple diet change
will help you in the step to curing your dog's allergy. Switch your dog
to a low antigen diet, preferably something he hasn't eaten yet like
potato, rabbit, venison or duck.
There are several types of Boston Terrier allergies. Your Boston
Terrier's allergies may be triggered by one or several of the
following: inhalants, food, contact, fleas and bacteria.
Some Boston Terrier allergies are triggered by inhalants. Boston
Terriers can be allergic to the same things as humans are, like all
types of pollens, mildew, molds and dust mites. Most dogs develop these
allergies from spring until fall. Unlike us, Boston Terriers don't get
runny noses when they inhale something their allergic to. Instead they
get really itchy. They'll scratch, chew and lick every area of their
body including their feet.
The reason for food allergies is that the Boston Terrier becomes
allergic to the protein element of the food that you are usually
feeding you dog. The Boston Terrier's reaction will be to itch a lot,
have gastrointestinal problems, get chronic ear infection or have
respiratory distress.
Boston Terrier allergies can be sparked off by inhalants and the dog
will get irritated by something floating around in the air. But unlike
us, dogs won't get runny nose, sneeze or allergic rhinitis. They will
scratch themselves when they inhale something they are allergic to. The
best way to prevent this is to keep your house clean. Vacuum and tidy
up your place everyday, especially your Boston Terrier's bed. While
doing this though, keep your dog in a separate place room or something.
Remember how your mom fusses over you? Well you really have to fuss
over your Boston Terrier to prevent his or her allergies from acting
up. If your Boston Terrier is female, take that worrying up a notch
because female dogs usually get more allergies than male ones. Keep
your house and your pet's living area clean. Bring your Boston Terrier
to a veterinarian regularly.
Because Boston Terriers are very expressive and doting, people and
families love having them for a pet. For this reason it is important to
take proper measure to ensure that your Boston Terrier will be healthy
and live a happy long life.
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Wendy Caples |
| About the author: |
| Wendy Caples is an avid lover of the Boston Terrier and owns a popular
website that can teach you how to have a happy, healthy and well
behaved Boston Terrier. Among other topics at this website, you can also learn all about Boston Terrier Training plus a whole lot more.
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