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If your dog scratches constantly and there’s no visible sign of fleas, he or she could be allergic to something in your house, yard or surrounding area.

I had a dog once that was allergic to everything, or at least it seemed like she was. She would scratch day and night, sometimes leaving her skin red and irritated.

Our veterinarian tested her for everything under the sun. My dog was allergic to cedar, pine, hay, carpet, fleas, certain grass and more. She also had some food allergies.

Although allergies in dogs can’t be cured, they can be successfully managed to provide your pet some comfort.

My little dog had to take allergy shots for years. At first it was hard for me to give the shots to her myself because she hated them and would cry. But after a while, she got used to them and I got comfortable giving them to her. As a reward for being so brave, she received her favorite beef jerky doggie treat.

My dog had a wonderful, full life despite all her allergies.

If you suspect your dog has allergies, educate yourself by reading some informative articles on the pet education web site — it’s a great source for pet information.

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