Hay fever is hitting many of us hard as the pollen count rises - but it doesn't just affect us humans. Dogs can suffer too and while the symptoms may not be exactly the same, it can leave them feeling pretty uncomfortable too.
Although the same allergic reaction to pollen causes hay fever in both humans and dogs, the symptoms can appear in different ways. And in dogs it may not always be immediately obvious.
A runny nose, streaming eyes and sneezing can be symptoms of hay fever in dogs but the most common sign they are suffering is itchy skin, according to experts at Bruce’s Doggy Day Care. They recommend keeping an eye out for sore, red, flaky skin, or if they’re scratching more than usual. It can also sometimes lead to the loss of patches of fur.
