Does anyone know anything else I can do about flea allergies in dogs?

I have 4 dogs at my house.. two of the four dont have any allergies but the other two constantly scratch and itch like crazy. It is one thing for an animal to scratch every now and then but these dogs cant stop. We give them flea meds and also regular baths. Does anyone know anything else I can do/

hey, my dog is also allergic to fleas. my mom buys him spot on. it's like this liquid you pour on the dogs back and keeps the fleas away for about a month. you can find it in the supermarkets by the dogs row. hope this helps. good luck.

Canine allergies are a lot like human allergies - dogs can react to things in the air, in their food or on their skin. Learn to recognize canine allergy symptoms, then provide your dog with needed relief. Here are a few steps to alleviate your furry friend's allergies.Step 1Look for allergy symptoms in your dog. The most common signs of an allergy to inhalants or fleas are frequent itching, chewing and biting, especially on the tail, the stomach, and the insides of the hind legs, as well as licking and chewing the paws. Inhaled allergies can also result in sneezing, coughing and watery eyes. Vomiting and diarrhea are usually symptoms of food allergies. Hives and rashes can be symptoms of various types of allergies.Step 2Consider the season: Inhaled allergies erupt in the spring and fall. Flea allergies are most prominent during the flea season. (Summer is flea season in most areas.)Step 3Take your dog to a veterinarian if you observe any of the above symptoms, especially vomiting or diarrhea, as they could be caused by a more serious underlying medical condition.Step 4If you suspect an allergy to food, realize that typical canine food allergens include corn, beef, dairy products, wheat and soybeans. Talk to your veterinarian about putting your dog on a special protein diet to determine which food your dog is reacting to. Follow the veterinarian's guidelines to gradually introduce other foods into the diet until the allergen is found. Your veterinarian may also recommend food allergy tests to find the allergen.Step 5If you suspect an allergy to inhalants, vacuum and dust frequently. Culprits include dust, mold spores, pollen grains, and household chemicals such as carpet cleaner and air fresheners. Treat your dog to a cool bath, and shampoo or rinse with aloe vera or oatmeal to help soothe the itchy skin. Your veterinarian may also recommend antihistamines or drugs to keep the itching at bay while the skin heals and the allergen is diminished.Step 6Check your dog for fleas, as your dog could be suffering from flea bite dermatitis (an allergy to a flea's saliva). Careful grooming and frequent examinations, not only for fleas but flea droppings, can help alleviate this allergy. Ask your vet about flea products such as sprays, shampoos, topicals and pills. Again, an oatmeal or aloe vera bath can help soothe the itching.Step 7Consider the possibility of contact allergies. Some dogs are allergic to bedding (cedar wood chips and wool are two possible offenders), grass, or plastic food bowls. If your dog has acne on his chin and uses a plastic feeding bowl, consider switching to a steel, glass or ceramic feeding bowl

Are you sure it is flea allergies? As in was this diagnosed by a vet? My flea allergy dogs needed flea preventative regularly every month. The problem with flea allergies is that if one flea bites the dog, it will have a reaction to the saliva. This causes constant chewing and itching. You must use a flea preventative religiously and treat the environment if you have fleas. The vet can prescribe dog allergy pills or give you the appropriate dosage for an over-the-counter med to deal with the symptoms. If the condition gets too bad the dog may need steroids for a time period. Steroids are bad news, so you want to avoid these.Over bathing a dog can dry the skin and cause scratching and itching. Also, some dogs have sensitivities to ingredients in foods. This can cause scratching, paw chewing and ear problems, but these are different to flea allergies.The only way to prevent flea allergies is to make sure your dog isn't bitten by a flea. That is right A (as in one, singular) flea. If you are having problems and using a vet-prescribed flea preventative, you may want to ask your vet for a different medication. Fleas in some areas are becoming resistant to many topicals. Frontline is great, but does not work for my dog. Comfortis is a pill that many are having great success with. (My dog uses Advantix at this time.) Good luck.