If dog allergies are plaguing your dog, you may be able to help relieve her suffering with a spoonful of honey. Local honey that is. If your pet is suffering from dog allergies caused by the seasons and the environment--local plants and trees--local honey may make a difference.
Why honey? Honey is gathered by bees as you know and it includes minute amounts of local pollen. The amount is low enough that dogs (or humans) can ingest a small amount without an allergic reaction. The effect is the same as an antibody or a vaccine; your body (or in this case your dog's) is exposed to a little at a time until he or she has built up a tolerance and the seasonal allergies are no longer afflicting the poor thing.
Honey also has healing properties. You know how you might drink tea with honey for a sore throat? Honey has been used for centuries to heal cuts, ulcers, and more by both ingesting it and by applying it right to the cut or scrape. The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities will help heal your pet, both inside and out.
The trick with the honey cure of dog allergies is that you have to feed the right type of honey and the right amount. It'll do no good to be feeding Fido honey from across the world, that will have a different type of pollen in it. No, you'll need to find honey from a local source. Your farmer's market or local produce stand should be able to help you. Then you have to figure out the right amount for your pet. A larger dog will take about a tablespoon a smaller dog, a teaspoon or less. Use your judgment.
How should you feed this local honey to your pet to rid him of the dreaded dog allergies? Well, your pet may be happy to lick it directly off the spoon, but failing that, try mixing it in with his food.
It'll take 3-4 weeks for you to notice a difference but when Max stops scratching himself to death, you'll all be happier!
