{"id":299,"date":"2020-04-09T11:27:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-09T15:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.truecareveterinaryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=299"},"modified":"2020-04-23T12:23:31","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T16:23:31","slug":"itchy-scratchy-does-my-pet-have-allergies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.truecareveterinaryhospital.com\/blog\/itchy-scratchy-does-my-pet-have-allergies\/","title":{"rendered":"Itchy-Scratchy: Does My Pet Have Allergies?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The season is upon us. Watery eyes, sneezing, headache, runny nose, the list goes on when it comes to seasonal allergies. Pets, too, can experience the effects of allergens that are plentiful this time of year. But when it comes to allergies in pets, the symptoms may not mimic our own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are asking yourself, does my pet have allergies, then you have come to the right place. The team at True Care Veterinary Hospital<\/a> is here with some facts and recommendations about pet allergies to help ease the discomfort of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are Seasonal Allergies in Pets?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Seasonal and environmental allergies are a sensitivity to things in the air and environment. These include dust, pollen, mold, grass, fungi, among others. In a strong immune system, the reaction to these allergens are minimal. When a pet is allergic, the immune system is triggered and produces histamines that cause certain symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of pet allergies are not what you might think of when dealing with your own. Most dogs exhibit their allergies through skin problems, while cats have problems with their nose and paws. You may notice your pet scratching a lot more than usual, including rubbing the face and head on the furniture and carpet, along with chewing the legs and paws. In cats<\/a>, runny nose and inflammation are common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clinical signs of pet allergies include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n