Toy Poodle Allergies
While your Poodle may not be causing you to have allergies… over 20% of dogs suffer from allergies.
This is a high percentage and some owners do not know, that their dog is experiencing this, as symptoms can vary so greatly. In addition, when a dog is having an allergic reaction, it can surprise some owners since canines can grow into or out of allergies. This can develop at any age.
- Black Miniature Poodle Full Grown
- Gigantic Giant Poodle Breeder
- Black Standard Poodle Breeders
- Yorkie Poodle Haircuts Styles
- Different Types Of Poodles Mixes
- White Toy Poodle Dog
- Full Grown Chocolate Toy Poodle
- Full Grown Brown Toy Poodle Dogs
- Cafe Au Lait Standard Poodle Puppy
- Brindle Standard Poodle Puppy

Let’s take a closer look at the ways that a Poodle can be allergic to elements, signs to look out for, ways to decrease the triggers and treatment options for each particular type.
What a Poodle May Be Allergic To
There are 5 main categories that can trigger allergies to a Poodle. Due to certain Poodle clips, some are much more obvious with this breed. For Toy Poodles, others are much more severe. The culprits will fall under 1 of the following:
- Food
- Inhalant
- Contact
- Flea
- Bacterial (rare but possible)
When a dog is allergic to something, he may show symptoms in externally, internally or both. Recognizing the signs is the first, important step to helping your Poodle.
Poodles and Contact Allergies

- Grooming products- This includes anything that is applied to the coat, whether or not it is rinsed out. Many Poodles are sensitive to the harsh ingredients found in inexpensive shampoo or conditioners
- Carpeting – When a Poodle lies down on the floor it can be the carpeting itself or carpet cleaner that causes a reaction
- Laundry detergent – Anything washed with the detergent can cause the allergy; this includes your clothing, pillow sheets, the covering on a dog’s bed cushion, etc.
- Infection – Without treatment or elimination of the trigger, sores can quickly become infected
- Sores – As the itching continues, a dog will instinctively scratch and this can cause sores to appear
- Itching – As a Poodle is touching something that irritates the skin, itching (sometimes quite severe) can occur
- While many do not mention this, another sign of contact allergies is eye discharge and/or nasal discharge. One reason that this may be overlooked by many is due to the fact that eye discharge may be chalked up to normal discharge and nasal discharge is often missed when a puppy or dog licks their nose.
- Stopping the use of carpet cleaner and switching to a water steam cleaner
- Use only hypoallergenic canine shampoo and conditioner
- Change your laundry detergent to a hypoallergenic one with no fragrance added
- Be sure to wash and wipe the bathtub or sink very well before giving your Poodle a bath to rid the area of any human soap, shampoo or conditioner
- Rub Vitamin E oil onto any dry, scaly skin (once any infection has cleared)