So a pet with food allergies, for example, may also have atopy or flea allergy. Diagnostic tests often done to accurately determine the cause of allergies. Intradermal skin testing for contact dermatitis and atopy, and blood testing for most allergies, are two methods used for diagnosis. Antibiotics are often indicated when the constant scratching has caused a bacterial infection. While there are no cures, pets can lead much happier, stress free lives when the allergens are identified, avoided and the symptoms eased through different treatments.
Early detection can help prevent more serious problems from developing.
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