Allergies

[Hopes]

Originally Posted by LingLing

Here is the rationale behind the local honey idea. If your dog is allergic to certain types of pollen that is favored by local bee, the local honey may contain a low dose of the antigen and desensitize your dogs ' immunoresponse to the pollen, thus alleviating the allergy symptoms.

I understand the rationale behind it. I checked reputable medical sites and journals. Feel free to research yourself.

It has been proven to not be beneficial and can be dangerous because a honey allergy can develop by overexposure at any time.

[passwithoutatrace]

We keep it on hand to deal with allergic reactions to stings. Neither dog has obvious environmental allergies so they don't get it daily. My friend's dog gets sneezing attacks occasionally during the spring and uses the medication to treat them.

The honey thing only works if the bees are pollinating the flowers that actually cause the allergy. If your dog is allergic to grass (common allergy), pollen from pine trees, some plant in your backyard, etc it is very unlikely to work since those are not going to be in the honey. I also wouldn't give honey regularly anyway because I don't want our dogs having dental issues!

[LingLing]

Originally Posted by Hopes

I understand the rationale behind it. I checked reputable medical sites and journals. Feel free to research yourself.

It has been proven to not be beneficial and can be dangerous because a honey allergy can develop by overexposure at any time.

Yes. You are right. Based on the rationale, there are so many limiting factors that it is almost impossible for local honey to work.

[Dashdog]

Another great article from Whole Dog Journal this one is all about Allergies . It is worth reading if you have a dog with allergies.Canine Allergies and Your Dog's Health - Whole Dog Journal Article