What can I give my dog for allergies without going to the vet?

There is a variety of tea’s that can help with your pets irritated skin, but some of the best include: Chamomile tea Calendula tea Green tea. These teas are greatly known for their soothing properties and cooling irritation. Fill up a tub or sink with medium warm water, place several tea bags in the water, and let steep for a few minutes, no need for more than 5 minutes. If your pet has itchy skin, this concoction of 50/50 water and ACV spray can help relieve your pet’s skin allergies or irritation. Coconut Oil can help with pets who suffer from eczema, allergies, infections, and insect bites. For the best application process, place coconut oil in the fridge so it is hard and then rub onto the affected areas for your pet.

You can safely give your pet an over-the-counter anti-histamine to relieve their symptoms. The dosage depends on your pet’s unique needs and their weight. Allergy medicines that are safe for your pet include: Benedryl, Claritin, Zyrtec, Chlor Trimton, Generic brands for any of the medications above. NOTE: If you’re going to try an allergy medication, do not use a decongestant or anything that contains pseudoephedrine. These medications work best as preventatives. If you know your pet reacts to hay fever, start treating them as soon as the allergy season begins to set in. If you’re wary about giving your pet a pill, there are other ways to soothe your pet’s symptoms, including natural remedies. Flea and tick preventative, Anti-itch sprays or creams, Baths, Wipe off coat and paws, Fatty acid supplements, Local honey are some of the other remedies to help soothe seasonal pet allergies. Local honey is often made from the same pollen that causes seasonal allergies, so by ingesting the honey, your dog will become more accustomed to the pollen.