Do pet dogs suffer from seasonal allergies? When we think of allergies, the symptoms that usually come to mind are: sneezing, watery eyes, and a stuffy nose. Although allergic reactions in dogs may also cause respiratory problems, they are usually more manifested in skin problems. Next, let’s follow the editor to learn about the symptoms of three seasonal allergies in dogs.

There are three types of seasonal allergies in dogs:

Seasonal allergies, flea allergies and food allergies.

Seasonal allergies are mostly genetic and are caused by dogs inhaling allergenic plants or pollen.

Flea allergy is an allergic reaction to flea saliva and is extremely common.

Food allergies are also relatively common, but difficult to identify.

If you observe that your dog is allergic, please go to the pet hospital promptly and ask a veterinarian to diagnose the type of allergy and identify the allergen.

When we humans experience seasonal allergic reactions, we often take over-the-counter antihistamines such as diphenhydramine. In more severe cases, doctors may prescribe steroids.

These two methods can also temporarily relieve the dog’s allergic symptoms. But the problem is that the root cause of the allergy is not addressed, so when the dog is exposed to the allergen again, the allergic symptoms will reappear.

If your dog has fleas and food allergies, the best solution is prevention.

It is very important to insist on deworming (for fleas) every year, and to locate food allergens through elimination diet (for food).