{"id":433,"date":"2020-04-09T10:27:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-09T15:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/?p=433"},"modified":"2020-04-22T15:16:55","modified_gmt":"2020-04-22T20:16:55","slug":"start-scratching-recognizing-seasonal-allergies-in-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/start-scratching-recognizing-seasonal-allergies-in-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Start Scratching! Recognizing Seasonal Allergies in Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Has your pet been unusually itchy lately, pawing on their face or constantly scratching? They may be dealing with allergies. While many of us deal with the usual spring sneeze-fest, seasonal allergies in pets may manifest in ways that pet owners may not assign to allergies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at pet allergies, their symptoms, and how we can work together to relieve the discomfort for your fur friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seasonal Allergies in Pets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Seasonal allergies are also called environmental allergies, atopy, and airborne allergies. An allergy is an overreaction to an allergen, which can include those that are present in the air or environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Allergies can cause great discomfort in your pet when left untreated. While seasonal allergies may be more pronounced during the spring, they can be present throughout the year, depending on where you reside and your pet\u2019s specific allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the common allergens that bother pets include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n