How Do You Treat A Dog With Hay Fever?
Some pet owners are surprised to find that their beloved pooch is suffering from hay fever, but like people, dogs are often allergic to pollen, dust and airborne molds. The biggest difference is that humans cough and sneeze, while a dog will become itchy all over. When your best friend is suffering from hay fever, try some soothing treatments that he’ll appreciate. Bathe your dog in cool, not cold, water. Hay fever presents with inflamed, burning and itchy skin that cool water can help calm. Avoid warm water that may actually increase his itching. Try putting a few handfuls of oatmeal in the tub with him. Not just any oatmeal, get the colloidal variety made for bathing, like Aveeno. Try giving your dog an antihistamine to sooth the reaction he is having to the allergen. Diphenhydramine, sold over-the-counter as Benadryl, may reduce the severity of the attack. Ask your veterinarian for the proper dose and watch for diarrhea, a common side effect of the medication. Wash your dog’s beddin
