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This is the Part 7 in the dog allergy series. Today we discuss dog allergies medications.

You may want to read the other parts before this one…

• Dog Information on Allergies
• How Do You Identify Dog Allergies
• Dog Skin Allergies
• What You Need to Know About Dog Food Allergies
• What About a Dog Contact Allergy
• Remedies for Dog Allergies

Your dog will be uncomfortable no matter what type of allergy she has. A trip to vet may be necessary to get her quick relief. Your vet may provide you with dog allergies medication to give to your dog.

Here is a quick guide to some of the medications your vet may prescribe…

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The American Eskimo Dog breed has been a member of the AKC since 1994. With its spitz-like features, this white bundle of love makes an outstanding family companion. They have the physical makeup of your classic spitz, but come in all-white and maintains a double coat. The ears are adorably short and thick, which makes them cold resistant. This breed can be seen in the toy version, miniature, and standard.

American Eskimo Dog History

The American Eskimo Dog Breed (also known as the Eskie) is often mistaken as a spitz breed. This common mistake is not without merit, however, as the breed descended from one of the spitz varieties that was created in Germany. Other influences that went into the making of the American Eskimo Dog was the Pomeranian, Volpino Italiano, and the Keeshond.

Scotty - American Eskimo Dog

All of the other breeds mentioned above quickly became popular, leaving the Eskie to grow slowly in popularity. Essentially what happened was that the Keeshond dog came in a variety of colors but only the gray variety was accepted, excluding the white Keeshond. Then the Pomeranian standard excluded any dogs over 8 lbs.

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The Alaskan Malamute is a large, powerful canine that is strong-willed and independent, yet obedient and loving towards its owners. These dogs are at heaven when running around or pulling a sled outside. They are a family oriented dog breed that is sociable towards people but may be overly aggressive towards other animals, especially strange dogs.

A Brief History Of The Alaskan Malamute

As its name suggests, the Alaskan Malamute originated from Alaska, who’s original function was hunting large game and heavy sled pulling. Today the Alaskan Malamute is used primarily for sled pulling only.

Like other members of the spitz family, the Alaskan Malamute came from the Arctic regions and are at home in the cold climate. History tells us that the dogs were living with a people known as the Mahlemuts, whom lived in Alaska’s northwest coast along the Norton Sound. The term “Mahlemut” comes from Mahle, which is a tribal name, and “mut” meaning village.

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The Akita dog breed is a proud member of the working group. This dog has a bold, independent personality, and is highly devoted to its family. Rated as one of the best watchdogs a man can own, the Akita will protect its family members at all costs, which makes it highly reserved around strangers and other animals.

A Brief History Of The Akita Dog Breed

The Akita dog breed has its origins from Japan. In fact, the breed’s roots can be found on ancient Japanese tombs, which show us that today’s Akita is the result of concerted efforts of the 19th century to recreate seven of Japan’s native breeds. The dogs used for these breeding efforts were mostly fighting breeds, some purebred and some mixed.

The Right Companion: Akita

In time, Japanese breeders worked hard to separate many of the traits from these fighting dogs out of the Akita, specifically the pinto pattern, black mask, and the dog’s incredible size. However, American breeders were enthusiastic about these traits and actually encouraged them. To preserve the original Akita, the Akita-inu Hozankai Society of Japan was formed in 1918. Just over a decade later, in 1931, the Akita was declared an official monument in Japan.

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