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Info HomeFood Allergies
See Diet Information about food sensitivities.
Top Info HomeChemical Allergies
Try to keep the environment as natural as possible, avoiding soaps, sprays, air fresheners, strong cleansers, etc. Baking soda and vinegar do great for many household cleaning jobs and are used extensively at Blueroof. So far, no Blueroof dog has had any allergies.
Top Info HomeHerbicides and Pesticides
These chemicals used on lawns can be lethal or cause allergic reactions and serious nervous disorders. You should not own a Dalmatian if you have to spray your lawn, if your neighbour does, or if you back onto a golf course. Remember that public parks, ravines and country roads are often sprayed. Some communities may still be spraying for mosquitoes by air. Many farmers still use chemicals and surface run-off can end up in low-lying areas, especially streams, and be carried for many miles. Watch for your Dalmatian drinking from puddles, ditches or pools, and teach them not to.
Top Info HomeSalt On Walkways
Walking on chemically treated grass and on salted roads can damage a Dalmatians feet. If you Dalmatian has a problem, use booties for salted sidewalks and roads, and encourage the use of sand instead.
Top Info HomeSynthetic Fibres
Provide a 100% cotton or wool cover for the dog to sleep on if he is allergic to synthetics. Dalmatians can pick up the same sensitivities as its owners, especially to synthetic fabrics. Just be attuned to how your dog is doing.
Top Info HomeInhalants
Dalmatians can be allergic to juniper, dried ragweed, golden rod and cotton tails. Be aware of the same seasonal allergies that affect humans. Regularly dust and vacuum your house. Look out for moulds and mildew.
Top Info HomeMinor Infections
All wounds, scratches or bites should be treated with peroxide (10 vol. U.S.P. 3% W/V) once or twice. Pour it onto an open wound or on a puncture. It can be hard to notice a wound in the black areas. For an infection, dissolve a heaping tablespoon of salt in 3 cups of warm water. If it is a foot injury, place the paw in the solution. Otherwise, make a compress from a washcloth and the solution and apply and re-apply for 5 to 10 minutes two or three times a day. Add 100 milligrams of Vitamin C to food twice a day and 200 units of Vitamin E once a day. If, after three days of such treatment, the problem persists, see your vet. Apply Vitamin E cream externally once the wound has healed to avoid scarring. You may have to do this for a couple of months.
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