An allergic reaction to a protein present in pet’s urine, saliva or dead skin cells (dander) due to an oversensitive immune system is known as pet allergy. Pet allergies mostly arise from cats and dogs, though any animal with fur can contribute to the development of pet allergies. Based on the symptom presentation of a pet allergy, some of the well-indicated homeopathic medicines include Allium Cepa, Euphrasia Officinalis, Arsenic Album, Apis Mellifica, and Sulphur.
Homeopathic Treatment of Pet Allergy
Homeopathy carries an excellent scope to treat pet allergies. Homeopathic medicines aim to give symptomatic relief by moderating the overactive immune system. These medicines help reduce the intensity as well as the duration of symptoms with every successive attack of an allergic reaction. Several signs of pet allergy including a runny nose, sneezing, urticaria, itchy/watery eyes can be managed well with homeopathic remedies. Homeopathic medicines for pet allergy are very safe to use and give long-term results.
Homeopathic Medicines for Pet Allergy
Allium Cepa – Natural Medicine for Pet Allergy with Marked Sneezing and Runny Nose
Allium Cepa is a useful homeopathic medicine for pet allergy with marked sneezing. Along with sneezing, watery nasal discharges are present. The nasal discharges are profuse and acrid leading to burning in the nose. A feeling of a lump at the root of the nose is also present. A crawling sensation or tingling in the nostrils may attend. In some cases where Allium Cepa works well, a runny nose alternates with nasal blockage.
Euphrasia Officinalis – Effective Remedy for Pet Allergy with Itchy/Watery Eyes
Euphrasia Officinalis is a well indicated homeopathic medicine for pet allergy with itchy, watery eyes. Redness, itching, and watering of the eyes are present. A gritty sensation of sand, burning and smarting sensation in the eyes is another attending feature. In some cases, the eyelids swell up, and a runny nose may accompany these symptoms.
Arsenic Album – Natural Remedy for Pet Allergy with Asthmatic Symptoms
Arsenic Album is an effective homeopathic medicine for pet allergy where there are asthmatic symptoms like wheezing, difficulty in breathing, and cough. An expectoration of yellow, green or frothy nature also appears in most cases. Constriction and oppression of the chest, coryza with burning, itching in the nose and sneezing is also present. Lying down worsens the symptoms. Excessive fatigue and anxiety may be present along with the above symptoms.
Apis Mellifica – Effective Remedy for Pet Allergy with Urticaria
Apis Mellifica is a natural homeopathic medicine for pet allergy with urticaria. The guiding feature for using Apis Mellifica is wheals on the skin with intense itching, burning, and stinging pains. The skin also is tender and sensitive to touch. Swelling and puffiness of face along with heat may also be present. Warmth may worsen the symptoms. A cold application may bring symptomatic relief.
Sulphur – Natural Treatment for Pet Allergy with Itchy Rash
Sulphur is an effective homeopathic medicine for pet allergy with an itchy rash. The affected skin is dry and rough. In some cases, eruptions – papular or pustular may also appear. The itching may be worse at night. Warmth also tends to worsen the itching. Burning and bleeding after scratching may be present. The affected skin area is sensitive to touch. Prickling sensation or formication may also arise with the above features
Symptoms of Pet Allergy
The symptoms of pet allergy include a runny nose, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, nasal blockage, dripping of mucus from the nose into the back of the throat (PND), and cough. Apart from these, asthmatic symptoms including breathing difficulties, chest tightness, wheezing may also appear. In some cases, an allergic reaction may give rise to skin rash or urticaria.
Risk Factors Associated with Pet Allergy
Pet allergy arises from an overreaction of the immune system on exposure or coming in contact with danders (skin cells shed by the animals), saliva, urine, sweat or fur of the animal. Usually, our immune system cells produce antibodies to fight with infectious agents ( like bacteria, virus) and protect from becoming sick. An allergic person has an over-sensitive immune system and tends to produce antibodies against certain allergy-causing substances known as allergens. In case of a pet allergy, danders (skin cells shed by the animals), saliva, urine, sweat or fur of the animal act as an allergen (a harmful agent) against which an immune response is set up. A positive family history of any allergy or asthma puts a person at risk to suffer from pet allergy.
Hello Dr. Sharma
I have a cat who seems to be allergic to tree sap from pinon trees. I love in a pinon forest in S. Colorado.
When there is pitch on his fur or even when not he wheezes. When I cut the pitch out of his fur he is better.
And sometimes just being in the midst of the amount of pinon pine influence he wheezes. Can you recommend a remedy for this? I would be so grateful for your advice. Thank you deeply.
Hello Dr. Sharma:
I have had dogs for some 40 years and recently got a new dog. It appears that I am allergic to him. My symptoms are mainly post-nasal drip that causes coughing on and off that has been getting worse. Is it possible for you to make up a specific homeopathic remedy to treat this allergy to a specific dog?
Is it possible to take the dander of the dog the make the remedy specific?
Thank you in advance for your help in this matter.
Russell
Hi Dr Sharma,
I am suffering from a very bad cat allergy.I start sneezing profusely as I get up in the morning. I also have the following symptoms throughout the day simultaneously like coughing, intense itching in the eyes redness and itching in the throat and roof of mouth..even the inside of my ears start itching . Some days it gets worse and I start having coughing and wheezing in the chest. ..please suggest a remedy. I will be extremely grateful. I have 3 cats but can’t do anything about it…desperately need help
Hi. I’m dog-sitting for a couple of weeks. My throat feels a bit swollen and nose is runny and irritated and sometimes blocked. I feel like the dog smell started it off, I’m sensitive to smells. Could you please advise. Many thanks!
Hi Dr Sharma
I have become increasingly allergic to my dog who is fine haired. I also have mould in my house which I’m always cleaning to to the fact that I’m very allergic to mould and dust. My symptoms are
Itchy palette in mouth
Itchy Eustachian tube and ears
Dry irritable skin which feels tight
Dry itchy eyes
Sneezing in the morning
I feel irritable
Crawling feeling on skin
What remedies would you recommend please?
Thank you
Kind regards
Michelle
Hi Dr Sharma
I have become increasingly allergic to my dog who is fine haired. I also have mould in my house which I’m always cleaning to to the fact that I’m very allergic to mould and dust. My symptoms are
Itchy palette in mouth
Itchy Eustachian tube and ears
Dry irritable skin which feels tight
Dry itchy eyes
Sneezing in the morning
I feel irritable
Crawling feeling on skin
What remedies would you recommend please?
Thank you
Kind regards
Michelle
Hi, I have just got a cat and notice that my chest is getting a bit tight around her. My nose is dryer if anything. The last time I had a cat it took about three months and I couldn’t breathe through my nose at all. I want to prevent that this time. What would you recommend I take?
Hi Dr Sharma
I have got severe allergy to pets which triggers running nose,cough, sneezing Pl advise medicine
My cat wont stop licking her nipples so I flea treat and bought a surgery suit for her looking to see if I can soak it with something and dry before I put it on her but soak it with a natural calming splash flea repellent
Hi, Dr Sharma:
I’ve got severe sensitivity to smells which triggers my asthma. Are there any homeopathic remedies?
Thank you,
Rita
My daughter age 18 gets pimples, watery eyes, puffy eyes and red, not really difficulty in breathing but just like harder than normal, sneezing if too close…
She has experienced these with both cats and dogs.
She’s in uni and there is another vision impaired student who needs to bring his guide dog to the lesson daily. She is already sitting as far as possible in the lecture hall but yet the problems prevail.
Please help
My boyfriend is having asthmatic reactions to my two kitty cats. It looks like the arsenic album is the best remedy for him based on his symptoms. What would be the proper dosage?
Hi dr Sharma.
My dog is a cockerpoo with lots of hair! He is constantly itching all over. I can not see a rash due to his hair. When he is shaved too short he gets terrible razor burn. What can i give him to help?
Thx so much
Best regards
Lisa Williamson
My partner has been tested and is allergic to cats. He suffers a constant runny nose which sometimes blocks. He has problems breathing but uses an inhaler. Can homeopathy work when my car is herr or should he be away from the cat when he takes the tablets?
Dr Sharma our 26 year-old grandaughter is living in our basement family room which has a bedroom and bath with shower. She has always had allergy problems-When she was born she could not tolerate regular formula and at age 2 or three she had some kind of excema on the back of her legs.She has 2 golden retrievers for four years but did not have alot of problems until she moved in with us. Our son lived in our basement for 2 years and he had a cat. She is a teacher and now has had loss of voice for almost 7 weeks-Could the problem be the cat that was here be the culpret even though the cat was gone for a year before she moved in with us.
Hi
I’m really allergic to cats and OTC antihistamines don’t seem to manage my itchy eyes. Do you have a homeopathic remedy that might help?
Just wanted to check on some ingredients in a child homeopathic remedy for allergies I have, that I have kept around for emergency treatment for my dog in case of a severe allergic reaction to bee or wasp bites, to make sure all of them are safe for her.
Hello Dr Sharma,
My daughter is moderately allergic to cats. She get itchy tongue, watery eyes stuffy nose and difficulty in swallowing saliva with cat exposure.
She is also allergic to pollen and dust and we have got all her trst done can you recommend medicine.
We live in Canada so we can buy medicine from here.
Regards
Uzma