Warning signs your dog is suffering from hayfever and how to treat it
HAYFEVER symptoms in dogs have been listed by experts who say certain breeds are more susceptible to allergies than others.
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Hayfever season comes around every year and dogs can suffer just as much as humans. It can leave them irritated and miserable over the summer months, with experts stressing the importance in being able to spot dog hayfever symptoms to prevent suffering.
Hayfever symptoms typically seen in humans, like a runny nose and watery eyes, can also be seen in dogs.
Dogs may also suffer irritation to their skin. Itching more, gnawing at their skin, or a rash on their paws or face.
Any dog can be susceptible to hayfever but there are some breeds more likely to suffer than others.
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The breeds include:
Pit Bull Terrier
Bichon Frise
Boxer
Golden Retriever
West Highland Terrier
Cairn Terrier
German Shepherd
Labrador Retriever
Miniature Schnauzer
Cocker Spaniel
Yorkshire Terrier
Dalmatians
Irish setters
Schnauzers
How to treat dog hayfever
Luckily, there are some things you can do to minimise your dog’s exposure to pollen. They include:
Keeping the grass cut short
Regular washing and grooming of your dog’s coat
Brushing daily to remove debris
Limiting walks to early in the morning and late at night
Wiping your dog down after walks
Washing bedding regularly
Hoovering regularly
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If you think your dog is suffering with hayfever you should take them to the vets for a diagnosis. The vet will likely prescribe an antihistamine, eye drops or nasal sprays.
With hayfever affecting the eyes, it is easy to confuse it with an eye condition known as dry eye. If a dog suffers with dry eye they are unable to produce tears. If you think your dog could be suffering with this problem you should take them to the vets as if left untreated it can lead to blindness.
According to the Met Office, there are three different types of pollen that cause hayfever with some areas more susceptible to it than others. There is a shorter season in the north of the UK where there is generally less pollen.