3 most common dog-related allergies - NewsOn6.com - Tulsa, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports - KOTV.com |

3 most common dog-related allergies - NewsOn6.com - Tulsa, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports - KOTV.com |

According to a story By Dr. Jessica Vogelsang for Tulsa's Channel 6, allergies are one of the leading causes of vet visits, by pet owners. She cites flea, environmental and food allergies as the three most common allergies that dogs experience.

Vogelsang states that environmental allergies are the most common, but can sometimes be treated with topical ointments. At Kelly's Dazzle Dog Dog Grooming Spa, we offer several hypoallergenic solutions for your dog.

Flea allergies require the use a topical or oral flea treatment, available from your local veterinarian or dog grooming spa, to remove the fleas. According to Dr. Vogelsang, most dogs are highly allergic to fleas, and have a much more intense reaction to their saliva than the average human.

Food allergies tend to be difficult to diagnose, as they can manifest themselves in many different ways, and need to be diagnosed by means of an elimination diet.
You can read the entire article at newson6.com

Mats and Tangles

If you have a dog with longer hair, you are sure to have run into the dreaded mats and tangles that can happen if your pup goes a little too long between groomings. In the case of mats, the best defense is a good offense, regularly brush your dogs hair to stop it from matting or tangling. Just a few minutes a week can save you and your dog the headache of dealing with matted hair. Also, clean hair is much easier to brush out than dirty hair, so regular baths can help your dog avoid matting.

However, if it comes down to it and your dog's hair gets matted, don't panic, there are plenty of easy and painless ways to get their coat looking better.

• Try laying your dog down at your feet or across your lap.
• Use a metal toothed comb to slowly tease out the knots. Go gently and slowly.
• Bear in mind this might be a long process as your dog might get fed up with being combed for a long period of time.
• If there are several bad mats, choose one area at a time and work in sections of your dog's coat.
  
• Begin to pull the mats apart with your fingers to loosen up the tangles and makes it easier to comb

Once you're done, give your dog a treat and maybe a walk. Make the process of grooming something your dog will look forward too.

If you would like more information on dog grooming or services we offer, check out our website here. Or give us a call at 918-749-1015.