How to treat seasonal allergies in dogs. {Infographic}

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My daughter has been spending the latter part of summer on extensive research. You see, she really wants a pet, a dog to be specific, but wants to make sure, when the day comes, she has chosen the best one out there!

So yes, her journal is now filled with her top 10 breed picks. The best way to love and care for a dog.  A list of must-haves et al.

I have to admit, her determination and zeal makes me reconsider holding off till next year and get her a pup this very instant…

but better judgement holds me back.

Every once in a while a dog enters your life and changes everything

 

My husband has loved and cared for canines all his growing years, so he knows there’s a lot involved in loving and taking care of a dog. In many ways they’re no different from having babies…

your life changes in a big way!

Over the years though, as with man, researchers have been noticing the increase in seasonal allergies in dogs. Causes point down to the weather, the ingredients in food and environmental changes. And contrary to earlier understanding, treating this is handled differently from allergies in humans.

 

How to treat seasonal allergies in dogs.

 

Considering a 4 legged additional will find a way into our lives sooner than later, I figured our pup’s Mama needed to do a quick 101 on seasonal allergies in dogs.

We learnt that the tell-tale signs of a seasonal allergy almost always get confused with sneezing, coughing and watery eyes. Surprisingly, if allergy season has rolled in and the canine member in the family has smelly ears, a skin irritation or licks his paws excessively, then that’s generally the sign of seasonal allergies!

This is better understood with this nifty infographic…

Sherlock_Paws

 

One proven way veterinarians recommend is this to…

treat seasonal allergies in dogs by feeding them with quality dog food. 

Most often, people rely on medication solely but giving one’s dog the right kind of food apparently helps relieve those allergies in a big way.

You can actually follow @PetFoodExpert on Twitter and follow the #ItchyPetSeeYourVet hashtag for more information.

 

Do you have a canine member in your family? Does your dog get seasonal allergies?

 

 

Marina is a grateful, South Texas-based mom of two daughters and a son (an 18-year-old, 13-year-old and 10-year-old). Her husband, of 22 years, is her best friend and biggest cheerleader. The family loves soccer, basketball, their sweet rescue pup Jingle, good food and traveling!

What tides her through each day? A hot cup of cardamom chai, God's Faithfulness and Philippians 4:13!

13 Comments

  1. Poor babies!! I don’t think either of my dogs suffer from this, but it sure is good to know! That sucks and I can feel their pain!!

  3. How interesting, I never even really thought about dogs having allergies but it makes total sense. My grandma has a dog but luckily he hasn’t experienced any of these symptoms – but I know what to look out for now!

  4. Our dog doesn’t get seasonal allergies but our cat does! And it is terrible because she loses all her fur and looks awful.

  6. Wow, I would have never guessed what their symptoms would have been, or even that dogs had allergies!

  7. I’m going to be completely honest with you…I absolutely did not know dogs could have seasonal allergies! This is awesome to know. We no longer have a doggy, but we hope to in the future! Right now our 3 cats are keeping us busy!

  8. Yep, I have a couple of paw lickers in my house. Both dogs have seasonal allergies, but one also has some food allergies.

  9. My Grandma’s dog has skin irritation from allergies. We have tried ointment but it only helps sometimes. I’ll suggest that she try the high-quality food option mentioned here.

  10. THANKS for sharing… this will come in handy with my fur babies… WOW…. and I totally agree that high quality food will work wonders…

  11. I had NO idea that dogs could get allergies – I just did not know this!! Thanks for sharing all this great info. We will be getting 2 dogs within about a year so this is good to know.

  12. i dont think i ever realized dogs could have seasonal allergies too, good to know. We have two dogs but so far they dont have any signs of allergies.

  13. You know I have two dogs and have never thought about them having allergies. Thanks for the helpful information.

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