An elevated IgE level is not diagnostic of any condition because IgE levels are observed in many inflammatory and infectious diseases. An elevated IgE concentration supports the diagnosis of an allergic or parasitic disorder, but a normal IgE concentration does not exclude the diagnosis.
Get rid of fleas and freshen your dogâs smell by using lavender oil. Lavender oil has been successfully used since the Middle Ages to get rid of lice and fleas with the added benefit of a pleasant odor; and modern day dog owners continue to manage flea control with this essential oil. Most dog owners are all too familiar with dealing with flea infestations.
The polyphenols (a type of antioxidant) in lavender can help reduce the 'bad' bacteria in your gut, says Christine Gerbstadt, MD, author of Doctor's Detox Diet and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. For its de-puff perks, sprinkle dried culinary lavender onto Greek yogurt (also gut friendly).