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Dogs have allergies that can affect them the same as humans. Food allergens, flea allergies, bacterial allergens, contact allergens and atopy are the main Rottweiler allergies your dog can develop. In order to provide proper Rottweiler care you should be aware of the particular characteristics of each of these allergens.

The first of the Rottweiler allergies is food and can be caused by any type of food, so you first need to determine what causes the allergy. If your dog has a food allergy they will likely scratch, chew or lick. Some severe symptoms can develop such as sneezing, coughing, eye and nose discharge, itching around the anus, hair loss, loss of appetite, pawing at their ears or head shaking, vomiting, diarrhea or breathing problems. Until you are able to isolate the harmful ingredient you will need to cook special meals for your dog. Once you know what causes the allergy you can buy specific dog food that doesn’t have the product that causes Rottweiler allergies.
The easiest allergy to determine is fleas. If you Rottweiler is scratching their tail or experiencing hair loss, scabs and sores then you should take your dog to the vet. The vet will check for fleas since Rottweiler allergies can result from the saliva of the fleas. Your vet will then give you a flea control product to eliminate this allergy. There is also a normal bacteria called staphylococci that lives on your dogs skin which can sometimes cause Rottweiler allergies. The skin will develop a crust and the dog will lose hair as a result of the scratching. For this type of allergy your vet will administer antibiotics.

The most rare of all Rottweiler allergies is contact allergens, but they can happen. Flea collars, plastic food bowls, pet sweaters, plants and grass or wool bedding can cause contact allergies. The symptoms of these Rottweiler allergies include swelling, redness, itching and hair loss. You should eliminate all but one on the list and then narrow down the culprit so you can remove it and allow your dog to heal.
Rottweiler allergies can also be caused by environmental factors such as dust mites, molds, house dust, human dander, feathers or pollen, which are known as atopy or inhalant allergens. Dogs who have these allergies will often chew, lick or scratch themselves in specific areas like the face, paws, abdomen, armpits or the genital areas. A reddish-brown stain will develop as a result of the itching. By taking your dog to the vet a test will be run to determine what allergy effects them and then your vet will be able to find the best way to get rid of the allergen. Medicated shampoo, antihistamines, allergy shots, diet changes or corticosteroids are just a few of the methods used.

Remember that your pet has breed specific problems when it comes to choosing a vet for them. This is why you should look for a vet that is aware of the specific conditions a Rottweiler can develop and is familiar with all the particulars of Rottweiler care. The best method to selecting a vet for your Rottweiler is from the recommendations of your breeder or other Rottweiler owners.

An important aspect of Rottweiler care is the ability to recognize and treat allergens. It is important that you know how to choose a vet for your Rottweiler.