What to do for a dog with seasonal allergies?
Leonard Sporer
2025-07-31 22:45:27
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Your vet may recommend some medication to help your pet feel better and more comfortable during the summer. There are lots of different treatment options available, from tablets to skin supplements to medicated shampoos, and your vet will work with you and your pet to find the best combination for them. Try adding a skin supplement or oil to your pet's food. These can help strengthen the skin's barrier, soothe itchiness, and calm sensitive skin. Dogs need different essential fats and vitamins than us humans so make sure the supplement you use is made for pets. Wash their bedding weekly. Any bedding that your dog uses will need to be washed regularly otherwise your dog will end up covered in pollen again after every sleep! Check the pollen forecast each day so you know what to expect. Plan walkies for before dawn, late afternoon or early evening. The pollen count is usually lower at these times. Wipe their fur, particularly their paws and muzzle after every walk to help remove any tiny traces of pollen. Keep up with the grooming. A good daily brushing will help to remove any pollen that is clinging to their fur. Wash them weekly. A weekly bath can help to get rid of any lingering pollen – a specialist hypo-allergenic pet shampoo from your vet is ideal.
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