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Did you know dogs can get hay fever? Here’s how to help them <\/p>

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Published: Monday, 10 June 2024 at 15:45 PM<\/p>

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Hay fever sufferers often quickly reach for antihistamines and tissues, but the impact hay fever<\/a> can have on our pets is often overlooked.<\/strong> <\/p>

Veterinary surgeon, Sarah Page-Jones, explains how to protect your pets from pollen and seasonal allergies.\u00a0<\/p>

What are the symptoms of hay fever in dogs?<\/h2>

As the pollen count rises, you may notice changes in your dog\u2019s behaviour, especially after you\u2019ve been playing in the garden together or been out for a walk. Much like humans, dogs can suffer from environmental allergies. <\/p>

The main difference is that whilst humans experience a runny nose, sneezing, and irritated eyes, animals often show signs of skin irritation. So, you may find your pet scratches or chews their skin or nibbles their paws, and their skin may look red or inflamed.\u00a0<\/p>

Seasonal allergies can also affect how your pet is feeling, so look out for decreased energy levels, lethargy and irritability.\u00a0<\/p>

Recognising these signs early on is crucial for timely relief that will help put your pet at ease and make them feel more comfortable. If you are worried about seasonal allergies, or if your pet is showing human-type hay fever signs, make an appointment with your vet.<\/p>

What causes hay fever?<\/h2>

Unfortunately, for our animals they can develop seasonal allergies at any time, but they will often begin to develop symptoms at an early age.<\/p>

Allergies can be triggered by tree pollen, grass pollen, and flowering weeds. You\u2019re most likely to see your pet suffer from the end of March until September.<\/p>

It isn\u2019t just pollen that can cause allergies in pets. Animals are more commonly allergic to fleas or house dust mites. The presence of dust mites peaks in summer as they thrive in warm, humid places and nest in beds, fabric and carpets.<\/p>

How to manage hay fever in <\/strong>dogs<\/h2>

Once you understand what\u2019s causing your pet\u2019s symptoms you can better support them.\u00a0<\/p>