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Everything you need to know to keep your best friend happy and healthy’

Dog Allergies

An owner gently checks the normal skin beneath a brindle Boxer's short coat

Boxer Allergies: Skin, Ears, Paws and Next Steps

Sep 7, 2026

Boxers recur in atopic dermatitis research, but itchy paws, ears or a skin lump do not prove allergy. See the evidence and useful next checks.

An owner gently checks beside one Pug facial fold in daylight

Pug Allergies: Folds, Ears, Eyes and Itch

Sep 7, 2026

Pugs have strong UK signals for fold disease and allergic skin records. Learn what those figures mean, what can mimic allergy and what to check next.

An owner gently lifts one English Bulldog cheek fold in daylight

English Bulldog Allergies: Folds, Itch and Next Steps

Sep 7, 2026

English Bulldogs have major fold-disease risk, but folds, itchy paws and ears do not prove allergy. See the UK evidence and practical next checks.

An owner gently parts a Golden Retriever's coat beside a woodland path

Golden Retriever Allergies: Signs, Risk and Next Steps

Sep 7, 2026

Golden Retrievers have documented atopic dermatitis risk, but breed and body site cannot reveal the trigger. See the evidence and practical next steps.

An owner reviews a dog's diet diary beside three plain food options

What Food Is Good for a Dog with Allergies? A Decision Guide

Sep 7, 2026

There is no single best food for every allergic dog. Choose the right route for unexplained itch, a food trial, a confirmed trigger or long-term feeding.

An owner calmly checks a dog's front paw for changes

Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs: Signs, Breed Risk and What Happens Next

Sep 7, 2026

Atopic dermatitis can cause recurring itchy skin in dogs. Learn the typical signs, why breed is only one clue and how vets work through the causes.

A Westie, Labrador, French Bulldog and Cockapoo with their owners in a park

Which Dog Breeds Are Prone to Skin Allergies?

Sep 7, 2026

See which dog breeds appear in atopic dermatitis research, why risk varies by study, and why breed does not predict a food allergy in an individual dog.