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Just like humans, pets can also suffer from seasonal allergies, which can greatly impact their wellbeing during the spring and summer months. Unfortunately, pet allergy symptoms can be a lot harder to spot and diagnose with much less sneezing!
At the top of the list of seasonal allergies for pets are pollens from grasses, trees, flowers and even weeds. Flea and tick bite populations tend to significantly rise in the warmer months, so allergies to bites from either of these can be more prevalent, whilst other common seasonal allergens include dust mites and mould/fungal spores.
Many of the key pet allergy symptoms can be skin related with itchy, dry, red or inflamed skin, often highlighted by frequent scratching, licking or over-grooming. There can also be recurrent ear infections or inflammation, discharge from the eyes or nose and you may still occasionally get sneezing or coughing. Gut problems such as diarrhoea or vomiting could also be a potential allergic reaction.
Simple changes such as avoiding walking a dog in high-risk areas like woodlands or meadows, wiping a dog with a damp cloth after a walk and regular grooming can all help to manage seasonal allergies. Whilst topical treatments such as sprays, shampoos and wipes can help pets find relief and enjoy a happier, itch-free summer!
Download this handy guide to pet allergies from Nextmune, it’s perfect for giving your pet owners a great overview of allergies and how they can be treated.
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In this article, Stacey Newton, Head of pathology at NationWide Laboratories explains how allergy testing is a valuable tool that should only be performed when a diagnosis of allergic disease has been made.
Use these top tips to remind your pet owners about the importance of protecting their pets (and themselves) from tick bites.
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Download this handy guide to pet allergies from Nextmune, it’s perfect for giving your pet owners a great overview of allergies and how they can be treated.
Find out more about the clinical signs and diagnosis of atopic dermatitis in dogs, cats and horses in this expert article from NationWide Laboratories.
In this article, Stacey Newton, Head of pathology at NationWide Laboratories explains how allergy testing is a valuable tool that should only be performed when a diagnosis of allergic disease has been made.
Use these top tips to remind your pet owners about the importance of protecting their pets (and themselves) from tick bites.
What are you itching to know about feline atopic skin syndrome? This webinar by Dr Rosario Cerundolo will guide you through the various cutaneous reaction patterns commonly seen in cats
