Causes of Seasonal Allergies in Dogs and How To Treat Them 

This was a good general cover of dog allergies and it's so helpful to find, as those of us with pet allergy sufferers feel desperate to help them. For those on strict budgets it's especially challenging as Apoquel is VERY pricy, especially when your pet needs it nearly year-round, as mine does. My American Akita (blk and whi) began to show symptoms at age 2. Initially the vet recommended Dechra Miconohex shampoo, as well as Miconohex spray or wipes to apply to skin bumps/lesions. We had to bathe him every week during worst of allergy season. Over time we had to put him on Apoquel and now bathe him monthly, of course wash his bedding weekly, and we learned it's very helpful to wipe off his feet with pet wipes after coming in from outdoors. This minimizes the allergens he might track into the house and so keeps it a safe zone for him. Don't overlook food as a possibility that adds to your pet's allergies. We did elimination diet testing on our own and found eliminating chicken (which is the protein in a majority of dog foods) helped a lot. We now feed kibble with a single unique protein, and rotate every 3 months: turkey, then venison, then rabbit, etc. Turkey is pretty inexpensive since that's common, but the others can be pricey. We also found that manufacturers, in an effort to keep their costs down while appealing to pet owners, advertise 'no grain' dog food, but look at the nutrition label and now, often find potatoes and/or legumes (beans,peas) as another cheap filler to replace the wheat previously used. My dog did NOT do well with any of these. Finding good foods, now he's in a pretty comfortable balance with his allergies; always has a wet, slightly runny nose, often itchy ears and dry eyes. We have been giving him Omega 3 supplements for most of his life. We stopped giving the salmon oils-they always smelled bad/rotten, and my research confirmed to stay away from that. Although pricey, we give pills in his food-same brand as I take, but for dogs: Nordic Naturals. Our vet okayed giving him preservative-free Natural Tears type eye drops (same ones I use for myself). On my own I found Zymox Otic Ear Solution with Hydrocortizone to work wonders for his ear comfort and his vet okayed that too. A naturopathic vet here on RU-vid talked about using an OTC anti-fungal, Clotrimazol to rub around the inside of cleaned ears. That was a game changer for when our dog's ears got really bad: first apply the Zymox followed by massaging in the Clotrimazol. We did it twice a day for several days, then once daily for at least a week, then just monitored and applied as needed. Miconohex spray rubbed into fur on the exterior of his ears, and the other stuff inside made all the difference. I'm sharing my experience in case any of this can be helpful to other worried and frustrated pet parents. I remember being worried sick over my dog when we didn't have a clue how to help him and I'm so grateful to finding help from vets and other pet parent's sharing their experience. Good luck to all.

Thank you for explaining. My Jack Russell mix has allergies. I had up until today thought it was just caused by him touching grass etc. that gave him the itchiness.

Thank you for sharing this information. My pitbull terrier is having horrible difficulty with his paws right now.

I’ve watched loads of posts on this subject as Lily my Jack Russell has just flared up with an allergy issue on her legs, she is just over 2 the age you said when this can start to happen. She has seen the vet who prescribed Apoquel and told me to get a special shampoo from Amazon but l am always looking for other options. Have to say that this is the best post l have seen and it was better explained to me more than the vet did, well done mate👍

It last for months longer here in Arkansas. Cytopoint and Apoquel just don't help my dog. My vet told me to use Benedryl and my other vet said Zyrtec.

My fur baby is a Border Collie/Lab mix. During the summer she gets such itchy skin from the heat. I put hydrocortisone lotion on it and give her Benadryl from time to time.

Shipley's MTG gets the rash out. Also get a tub of cortisone. Start with .5. Also some horse hair products for hair conditioner.

Thank you so much.. It's really very informative and helpful for pet owners.

I thought this was gonna have some natural at home remedies

Thank you at least I have ideas about what to do with our dog.

A vet dermatologist is on an 8-month to 1 yr wait list. It's crazy here in Ontario.

My dog has allergies! My dog’s skin does get itchy but his eyes also get pink puffy and watery!

Just found this awesome doctor.

Do you take virtual clients? Lol. Thank you so much for posting this video. We have an adopted white mixed breed (staffie possibly - not confirmed) and his ears are our biggest culprit this time of year (Atlanta residents) his skin issues are pretty much gone but the ears keep reoccurring. We feel as though mometamax doesn’t work-Any other ideas that I can ask my vet?

My pup has hives really bad. I’ve given her Benadryl. When that didn’t help I took her to the vet and they gave her prednisone. Still didn’t help so I’m looking for help.

I have spent thousands of dollars on my dogs vet trying to help my baby. Nothing helped until last year cidopoint helped it was a miracle however it was not to last. This year the cidopoint did nothing now she has pretty much no hair and red skin hot skin please dear lord help

German Shepherd just turned 3 back in October and she has allergies now. It’s been going on since late November pretty bad. Itchy ears, lil bumps in ears and tips of ears has hair loss with crusties. She’s taken Nexgard for two months now just in case of mites. It’s helped a small amount, but her eyes look puffy still and she still scratches behind ears, on front hocks. She was and had Crusties on her rear above tail I was able to get rid of that with baths and coconut oil. Ps. I have changed food and give her allergy vitamins. I’ve tried omega 3 and purina probiotics almost everything. It’s driving me nuts! Even apoquel. I don’t like the cytopoint it has to many issues

thank you

Is there a specific omega product you recommend?

Ty!

Why not cats? My white cat suffering terribly( skin itching, scabs). Also 4 year old small dog suffering but 8 year old Yorkie is fine. Fleas maybe a bit possibly. Spray coconut oil on the area, and also put stinging nettle powder in the food. ( antihistamines. ) from UK.

nMy18 week Whippet puppy here in Eastern Pa has been having running nose and sneezing after we walk. He constanley runs in weeds,ragweed.

Question. What is the over the counter spray for the itching of the paws? And itching?

Well said, however, I do not agree with the medicated shampoo

Thank you this is very helpful with tips that I never have heard of before. Was told just to use Benadryl. I’ll purchase Omega 3 from pet store. Any contraindications with Omega 3? He doesn’t have any issues and isn’t on any meds so I assume it’s safe!

What about allergies that is causing itchy red eyes and watery eyes what helps best?

I like you! This new-to-me vid was funny and informative! 😅 BUT...😢 Why oh why doesn't anybody talk about ITCHY EARS???? Finally tho, I have found a natural medicine that I can even put in my German Shepherd's Food!! YAY!! No funky gunky ear gush for my Boy!! Crossing my fingers - it should be in my mail box any day now. Thanks tho! ~❤~

I have a 15 week old American Bully with really awful allergies. It has now been over a month and several vet visits later and he is not getting any better. He is now making his paws bleed and can’t sleep through the night. 😢

My 2yr old pit bull has severe red puffy feet feet bleed, nothing seems to work Had shots changed foodHelp!,

Hey! Your the vet doc from Global News!!

What Omega 3 do you recommend?

Hi can u please help us we have a pup who is one and she really needs help :(

My Shih tzu has bad scab’s all over ! He itches 😢a lot

Any recommendations on the Omega dog fatty stuff? My dog is in AGONY and nothing is working - vet keeps telling its "just allergy"

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Vet told me piriton

I just noticed my dog has a milky eyes what should I do.

I can’t see well enough to put on makeup. But, I have an addiction to TEMUʼs kitchen area. The biggest problem I have found I HAVE TO MEASURE!! I have an app that converts cm to inches. Then I verify with a metal measuring tape. (Who knew cloth measuring tape can stretch if rolled up?) Their return policy is second to none. Yes, I have had to use it a few times. Almost instantly. But only if you put it on credit. My best buys so far: rugs, kitchen items, and plastic containers. MEASURE!!!!!

Ryobi... really Doc?

Woah…Benadryl not safe for dogs but my vet is telling me that’s the only thing I can give her?? 😢

Too much money 😂😂😂

You lost me at a $2000 a year 😮