April Is Allergy Awareness Month 🐾

With April being Allergy Awareness Month, I wanted to share the most valuable "pearls" of wisdom I’ve gathered from 35 years of experience in treating pet allergies.

When: April 1^st, 2026 to April 30^th, 2026

Our goal is to help your pet feel comfortable while reducing their dependence on expensive medications. Here is our proven approach to long-term relief:

1. The Triple Protection Shield

Using these three natural agents routinely helps repair the skin barrier and reduce inflammation:

Omega Benefits: A daily oral supplement to fight inflammation from the inside out.
Derm Essentials: Applied to the skin bi-weekly to strengthen the external barrier.
Douxo Calm Shampoo: A weekly bath to soothe irritation and remove allergens.

2. Allergy Vaccines (Immunotherapy)

Unlike standard drugs that simply mask symptoms, allergy vaccines:

Treat the disease, not just the itch.
Modify the course of the allergy over time.
Avoid the side effects associated with long-term immune-suppressing drugs.

3. Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition

What your pet eats dictates how they feel. We highly recommend a nutritional consultation with one of our vets to create a diet tailored specifically to your pet’s needs.

Spotlight: Omega Benefits

This isn't your average fish oil. It is a purified, highly concentrated formula from Norway, delivered at therapeutic levels rarely found on the open market. It is a "powerhouse" for:

Allergies & itchy skin
Arthritis & joint health
Cardiac and Kidney support

New for 2026: We can now measure success!
We no longer have to guess if the supplement is working.
30 days after starting Omega Benefits, we can perform a simple blood test to ensure your pet has reached protective levels. When the levels are right, the results follow.

If you have any questions about starting the "Triple Protection" or scheduling an allergy consult, please give us a call!
Dr Barnea & The Teams at Tenafly Veterinary Center & Overpeck Creek Animal Hospital