Removing the trigger: One of the first ways you can help your dog with their allergies is by removing or reducing their triggers. Of course, this is not always possible. However, performing a quick sweep of your backyard to remove any known triggers and checking where your pup is sniffing around during your walks are great places to start.
Bath time: Baths are also a great option to reduce allergic reactions. We recognize bath time is not always easy to achieve with squirming pups, but wiping down their coats and paws after playing outside or getting them in the bath and using products to help promote and soothe irritated skin can help. You can also book regular spa sessions at a Dogtopia near you to add to this springtime hygiene routine.
Cleaning the air: Purifying the air your pup breathes with air purifiers around your home can be an excellent way to remove pollutants and allergy triggers that make their way in through open windows or doors.
Visit your vet: A nose-to-tail assessment by your vet can help address any skin irritation/infections, ear infections, and more. They may also provide medication to assist with allergy symptoms.
Supplements: With your vet’s approval and direction, adding fish oil or a fatty acid such as omega-3 or omega-6 oil can assist with itchiness. These supplements are anti-inflammatory and can improve your dog’s immune system, which benefits their allergy response.
Regularly clean toys and bedding: Keeping the items your dog plays with and lays on as clean as possible is important to help eliminate any airborne allergens they may be contaminated with. Keep toys on rotation so your dog won’t notice any are in the wash.
