How Seasonal Allergies Affect Your Pet

Spring and summer bring a wealth of outdoor opportunities for fun. For those of us with pets, we often like to take them along for the adventure, especially our dogs. We get to take them on long walks, to play in the park, and maybe even take a swim in the lake. Our cats may venture out into our yards or sit in the window to grab some fresh air.

Unfortunately, these activities can also cause pet allergies. At Bixby Animal Clinic in Long Beach, CA, we understand how pollen allergies, and other pet allergies, may cause your pet discomfort. Our veterinarians at our clinic are trained to treat and combat seasonal allergies.

Let us help you rid your pet manage this condition. Read on for some important information about pet allergies.

Symptoms of Pet Seasonal Allergies and How They Affect Your Pet

Allergies can send your poor pet into a frenzy with a variety of symptoms. They can include:

• Scratching
• Sneezing
• Puffy eyes
• Licking
• Hives
• Runny nose
• Inflamed, stinky ears
• Red spots
• Rubbing
• Head shaking
• Scabs

While one or two of these things may just be annoying, if they persist, they can turn into more serious issues. Prolonged scratching and rubbing can lead to hair loss. If scabs and sores are allowed to fester, this can lead to infection.

How Can You Help Your Pet’s Allergies?

As the owners of a pet, we hate to see our pets in distress. You can help cut down on allergy symptoms by doing the following:

• Routinely bathing your pet with proper shampoo
• Bringing him indoors when doing yard work/lawn mowing
• Keeping him indoors when the pollen count is high

You may also want to get your pet tested by a veterinarian on our veterinary team. We can test for specific allergens and prescribe medication to help.

Get Pet Care form a Veterinarian for Pollen Allergies, Chronic Allergies, and Red Spots

If you need more information, don't hesitate to contact us. A Bixby Animal Clinic in Long Beach, CA, team member is here to help. You can also visit our website for more information about our practice. Call us at (562) 426-4066 for more information about your pet’s chronic allergies.