{"id":155,"date":"2025-03-14T16:20:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T16:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blueravineanimalhospital.com\/blog\/?p=155"},"modified":"2025-03-11T16:20:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T16:20:32","slug":"spring-cleaning-for-your-pet-how-to-keep-allergies-at-bay-this-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blueravineanimalhospital.com\/blog\/spring-cleaning-for-your-pet-how-to-keep-allergies-at-bay-this-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Cleaning for Your Pet: How to Keep Allergies at Bay This Season"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are three main causes of allergies in pets, and with spring on the horizon, two of these triggers pick up a tremendous amount of force. Environmental allergies are caused by certain allergens in the air or on surfaces that pets interface with. Flea allergy dermatitis is, as the name suggests, caused by an allergic reaction to flea saliva left on the skin following a bite. This spring, by interfering with these possible triggers, you can promote your pet\u2019s safety, comfort, and overall health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Beyond the Sneeze<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pet allergies in spring can result in sneezing and watery eyes. However, most symptoms of pet allergies concern the skin. Minor skin itching and irritation can worsen over time and lead to skin infection and pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because dermatological issues can be related to other health problems, including autoimmune conditions, cancer, and hormonal disorders, it is necessary to rule these out<\/a> prior to zeroing in on allergies. Treatment and veterinary support is vital to a pet\u2019s long term wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs to Look For<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your pet starts to excessively self-groom a certain area or obsessively licks or chews, they may have allergies. Other signs include head shaking, smelly ears, lumps or bumps on the skin, flaking skin, and bald spots. This happens because, as the immune system tries to fight the effects of the allergens, an allergic reaction occurs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using various diagnostic tools<\/a> the cause(s) of allergies can be identified. In addition to environmental allergies and flea allergy dermatitis, food allergies can create serious problems for pets. Once we know the cause, medications, supplements, skin creams, and lifestyle changes can reduce symptoms and promote relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring Cleaning for Pets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In addition to obvious environmental allergens, including mold, grass and dust, the following commonly affect pets in California:<\/p>\n\n\n\n