This Practical Guide to Canine Allergies, written by the MonVet Group, brings together the essentials for understanding and better managing canine allergies. You’ll find a clear structure, practical checkpoints, and a step-by-step care pathway to help you navigate confidently between visits.
What’s inside
- Clinical cues: itch scale and key areas to monitor.
- Types of allergies: flea-bite hypersensitivity, contact allergy, atopy (including seasonal), and food allergy.
- Diagnostic pathway: key steps to distinguish causes and guide decisions.
- Elimination diet: principles, how to organize it, options (commercial/home-prepared), managing treats, and re-challenges.
- Environmental allergy testing: serum and intradermal tests (purpose and limitations).
- Immunotherapy: desensitization and medium-term goals.
- Management options: antipruritic therapies, anti-inflammatories, immunosuppressants, monoclonal antibodies, dermatologic diets, and over-the-counter care (omega-3s, shampoos, topicals).
- Resources & closing note: clinic–family partnership and long-term follow-up.
Who is it for?
Dog owners facing recurrent itching, ear infections, or skin lesions—and families who want a clear roadmap between appointments.
Ready to structure your dog’s care? Please book an appointment with a veterinarian from the MonVet group for a personalized plan.
