Pets & seasonal allergies: What to look for Posted on October 15, 2024 By xzuan DELMARVA – Many people suffer from seasonal allergies, but your furry friends may also be affected. Experts say allergy symptoms in pets differ from those in humans, so you may not be sure what to look for. Dr. Marianne Bailey with the Queenstown Veterinary Hospital says dogs experiencing allergies may frequently lick their paws or excessively scratch. Cats might excessively groom themselves or have large scabs and areas of hairlessness. “The big thing you see are things like recurrent issues, like the dog is constantly coming in for ear infections or constantly coming in because they’re licking their paws, they’re really red and swollen, and when you notice the pattern that’s happening more than once or twice you’re seeing that seasonality, that’s when you really need to have that talk with your veterinarian.”‘ Experts say there are a few at-home remedies you can try, such as a cool bath or oatmeal shampoo. But sometimes, your furry companion may need something stronger. “There are pet safe doses of Claritin and Zyrtec, Benadryl that you can try on your dogs but it’s dosed on their weight so it’s important to check with your veterinarian before giving any of these medications. Sometimes you really need to reach for prescriptions like antibiotics if they have an infection or a stronger allergy medication.” If you’re not sure if your pet is suffering from allergies, it’s never a bad idea to reach out to your vet. Pets tips allergiesPetsseasonal
Pets tips Tips to keep your pets safe from antifreeze – StrathmoreNow.com Posted on October 17, 2024 Oldman winter is fast approaching, and drivers will soon be breaking out the antifreeze to combat the extreme temperatures. The Animal Care Centre of Strathmore has provided tips on how to keep pets safe from antifreeze. Staff say antifreeze contains ethylene glycol, which is toxic to pets. According to the… Read More
Pets tips Follow these tips to help keep your pets safe during Halloween Posted on October 24, 2024 Halloween is a great time to for humans to celebrate and dress up, but it might not be a treat for your furry friends. El Paso Animal Services is offering pet owners tips to help keep four-legged family members safe during the fun. ID your pets: With all the doorbell… Read More
Pets tips Try these 6 expert-approved tips to help keep your dog safe over Halloween Posted on October 31, 2024 Halloween can be an enjoyable time for dogs, particularly if you have any parties or gatherings with more friends for them to get attention from! But Halloween can also be a dangerous time for our pups. Lots of chocolate and candy go around this time of year, and they can… Read More