KEEPIN’ CLEAN
Cleaning Products: Many cleaning products can be toxic to pets and cause chemical burns or skin irritation. Pets, especially birds, can also develop respiratory difficulty from the fumes or airborne irritants. It’s best to always keep pets in a separate room while cleaning and do not let them back into the area until everything is dry or the fumes have aired out. Always keep cleaning products and laundry supplies in a secure location, out of your pet’s reach.
Antifreeze: Ethylene glycol in antifreeze is extremely toxic to pets, but our pets will readily drink the sweet-tasting liquid. This can quickly cause fatal kidney failure. If you have pets, use the less toxic propylene glycol antifreeze and always keep all types of antifreeze out of your pet’s reach.
BITES, STINGS, & PARASITES
Bites & Stings: Pets can have extreme reactions to insect stings and bites. If your pet suddenly develops swelling, hives (red spots on their skin), itching, and vomiting – they are most likely experiencing an allergic reaction. Your family veterinarian can provide treatments to stop the reaction.
Parasites: Warm weather brings mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. Bites from these parasites can give your pet infections with bacteria or parasites. If your pet is not currently on flea, tick, and heartworm preventatives, talk to your family veterinarian to get started!
IN THE CAR
Safety First: While in the car, your pets should always be properly restrained with a seatbelt harness, kennel, cage, or carrier. This will keep pets safe if in an accident and prevent them from distracting the driver. Additionally, pets should never be able to hold their head or shoulders out of the vehicle as this puts them at risk of jumping out of the car, being injured by items along the road (signs, trees, etc.), or damaging their eyes, ears, and face as insects and debris fly by.
Too Hot: Remember, the inside of a car gets hot very quickly in warmer weather. As we welcome those warmer, sunny days, it’s important to remember to never leave your pets in the car when you are not there to regulate the temperature.
12 Signs That Your Dog Has Seasonal Allergies
What are the symptoms of seasonal allergies in dogs?
The symptoms of seasonal allergies vary depending on your dog and what they are allergic to. Most dogs will show signs of irritation in their skin, but they can have other symptoms.
Twelve common symptoms of seasonal allergies include:
- Licking their paws
- Rubbing their face
- Shedding excessively
- Biting their coat or skin
- Licking their anal glands
- Rubbing their butt against the floor or carpet
- Chronic ear infections
- Red, waxy, smelly, or inflamed ears
- Red, inflamed, or infected skin
- Sneezing more than usual
- Unusually dark or thick elephant-like skin
- Discoloration of the itchy skin
The most commonly affected areas of a dog’s body are their:
- Paws
- Toes
- Ears
- Underarms
- Groin
- Muzzle
Dogs with seasonal allergies generally show symptoms between 1 and 3 years of age. If you notice these signs, make an appointment with your dog’s veterinarian. Early detection and treatment are vital to managing canine allergies.
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