Dogs Get Hay Fever Too. … Though the new plant and flower growth can be quite lovely, they’re also loaded with pollen, a leading cause of distress to those people who suffer from hay fever and dogs, who may be stricken with canine atopy, a predisposition to develop allergic symptoms after exposure to an allergen.
Here are 6 signs to look out for to know if your dog has allergies to the pollen:
- Very itchy/scratchy
- Rash on face/feet
- Thinning hair over dog’s eyes and feet (due to over-scratching)
- Watery eyes
- Runny noses
- Sneezing
Whilst at home, you can help relieve your dog’s symptoms yourself with these 6 tricks:
- Give your dog a bath in cool water
- Clip your dog’s coat if he has long hair
- Restrict your dog’s time outdoors when pollen counts are high
- Run the air conditionerovernight to filter pollen out of your home environment
- Use oatmeal baths to soothe your dog’s irritated skin
- Wash your dog’s bedding weekly with hot water and make sure you dry them completely