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Many people dread the coming of spring. Though the new plant and flower growth can be quite lovely, they're also loaded with pollen, a leading cause of distress to those people who suffer from hay fever--and dogs, who may be stricken with canine atopy, a predisposition to develop allergic symptoms after exposure to an allergen. In humans as well as in dogs, the condition is genetic. If the signs of atopy are seasonal and last fewer than three months, oral medications (like cortisone) may be used to control itching. In more severe cases, dogs are given a skin allergy test to pinpoint the specific allergens your dog is sensitive to. They can then receive injections of the allergic material in minimal doses, which will allow the dog to build up immunities in his system. There are other treatment options such as immunotherapy, antihistamines, steroids, and medicated shampoos. If you think that your dog is suffering from seasonal allergies, make an appointment for him with his veterinarian. Source: Adapted from the American Animal Hospital Association |
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