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Seasonal Allergies in Dogs and Cats Symptoms of environmental allergies in dogs and cats are similar to humans -- itchy and watery eyes, a runny nose, frequent sneezing, and itchy skin. Common environmental allergens like pollen, spores, dust, mold, and perfumes can trigger these symptoms of allergies in dogs and cats. Allergies are caused by an overreaction of...

Achoo! Does your pet roll around? Itch excessively? Lick and chew at their skin? Your pup may be suffering from environmental and seasonal allergies. Any humans who suffer from allergies know it can be a tough time of the year to endure. Allergies can present themselves in a variety of ways and be difficult to diagnose-...

Dogs and cats can suffer from allergies to many different substances, whether food-related or environmental. One common cause of allergies in pets is mold. To some degree, mold is present everywhere. Where does Mold hide? Molds are multicellular organisms that thrive in damp environments. Indoors it is most often found in basements, bathrooms, and kitchens. Outdoors...

Food allergies are on the increase, and not just in humans! Sadly some of our furkids may experience discomfort from certain types of food. There is no simple test to diagnose food allergies in dogs and cats, and it can be a long process of elimination. Sometimes the way forward involves a lot of back and...

Any weather change represents a new challenge for dogs with seasonal allergies. Spring and summer are the time of flowers and warmer weather, and fall is when the grass is being pollinated. Thus, with the changes in temperature, pollen, grass, and dust in the air, the chances of dogs having skin problems increase at certain...

If your pet has ever had intolerances to food or their environment, you may be asking yourself: what’s the best dog food for allergies? Keep reading to find out more! Just like humans, our furkiddos may be allergic to different foods or factors in their environment. Itchy skin and food allergies can be an overwhelming...

We’re excited to receive such great news about Holly, an adorable kitty who was suffering from allergies. Thank you, Cary, for sending us this update. We’re glad we are able to help Holly and hope that her relief from allergies will release her inner kitten again! Here’s what Cary, Holly’s mom, had to say: Why was BK Detox so...

Ashley, Brody’s mom, reached out to us to share her story of Brody’s success. We are so glad that Brody’s mom reached out to us to let us know how he’s doing! Allergies in dogs are actually an extremely common condition. Just like people, dogs can be allergic to anything in their environment, from plants...

It’s been estimated that about 10% of allergies in dogs are due to food allergies. Dogs, like Luke (pictured above), who suffer from food allergies, often show symptoms ranging from chronic ear inflammation, gastrointestinal problems, , gas, and an itchy rear end. When Wendy, Luke’s mom, asked NHV if there was anything she could do...

You’re relaxing at home with your dog at your feet when suddenly they begin to scratch an itch. They fold themselves almost entirely in half and stretch way out to reach the itchy spot. It’s usually kind of cute. But your dog has been itching more and more lately. You applied their flea treatment not...