pollen

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The perils of pllen

As the temperature goes up, unfortunately, so does the pollen count. Hay fever isn’t just irritating for humans, our four-legged friends can suffer from pollen allergies too – and the effects are not to be sniffed at.

Symptoms like itchy eyes and runny noses can get dogs down and make moggies miserable, but there are plenty of things we can do to make our pets feel better.

Take the lead

If your dog likes to run through flowerbeds or roll in the grass, consider keeping them on a lead for parts of your walk or avoid these areas when off lead as pollen can cling to their fur and cause irritation.

A clean sweep

Wipe your pet’s paws and face after they’ve been out to remove pollen. You can use ordinary baby wipes but a damp cloth will do just as well.

Wash and brush up

Trim long hair, groom with a specialist brush that reaches the under layers of fur where pollen might be hiding and indulge your pet in weekly baths.

Finally…

Clean any bedding or surfaces that your pets come into regular contact with to get rid of any lingering pollen.

Wipes, shampoos, soaps and specialist brushes are available from pet shops and should do the trick for mild hay fever symptoms.

For severe hay fever it’s really important you take your furry friend to the vet so they can discuss the best treatment regime for them.

Stings and bites from

bees, wasps, hornets and ants can be a real pain for pets in the summer months.

What to do

Remove stings if possible. Apply an ice pack or cold compress to relieve pain and swelling and keep an eye on your pet for at least 12-24 hours as mild symptoms can get worse.

Some pets can have severe allergic reactions. If your pet shows symptoms such as swelling, wheezing, weakness, fever, cold extremities, trembling, vomiting or diarrhoea, contact a vet immediately.

Bee careful

Don’t try and remove a bee sting

with tweezers as it may inject

more venom. Gently scrape the

sting out with a credit card.

The perils of
pllen

As the temperature goes up, unfortunately, so does the pollen count. Hay fever isn’t just irritating for humans, our four-legged friends can suffer from pollen allergies too – and the effects are not to be sniffed at.

Symptoms like itchy eyes and runny noses can get dogs down and make moggies miserable, but there are plenty of things we can do to make our pets feel better.

Take the lead

If your dog likes to run through flowerbeds or roll in the grass, consider keeping them on a lead for parts of your walk or avoid these areas when off lead as pollen can cling to their fur and cause irritation.

A clean sweep

Wipe your pet’s paws and face after they’ve been out to remove pollen. You can use ordinary baby wipes but a damp cloth will do just as well.

Wash and brush up

Trim long hair, groom with a specialist brush that reaches the under layers of fur where pollen might be hiding and indulge your pet in weekly baths.

Finally…

Clean any bedding or surfaces that your pets come into regular contact with to get rid of any lingering pollen.

The perils
of pllen

As the temperature goes up, unfortunately, so does the pollen count. Hay fever isn’t just irritating for humans, our four-legged friends can suffer from pollen allergies too – and the effects are not to be sniffed at.

Symptoms like itchy eyes and runny noses can get dogs down and make moggies miserable, but there are plenty of things we can do to make our pets feel better.

Take the lead

If your dog likes to run through flowerbeds or roll in the grass, consider keeping them on a lead for parts of your walk or avoid these areas when off lead as pollen can cling to their fur and cause irritation.

A clean sweep

Wipe your pet’s paws and face after they’ve been out to remove pollen. You can use ordinary baby wipes but a damp cloth will do just as well.

Wash and brush up

Trim long hair, groom with a specialist brush that reaches the under layers of fur where pollen might be hiding and indulge your pet in weekly baths.

Finally…

Clean any bedding or surfaces that your pets come into regular contact with to get rid of any lingering pollen.