{"id":1730,"date":"2026-03-11T17:52:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T21:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/?p=1730"},"modified":"2026-03-11T17:52:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T21:52:16","slug":"seasonal-allergies-in-pets-signs-to-watch-this-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/seasonal-allergies-in-pets-signs-to-watch-this-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Seasonal Allergies in Pets: Signs to Watch This Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Spring is a gorgeous and deeply welcome time here in North Bay, Ontario, where winter is often a brutally cold and seemingly endless affair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the season of new growth and warmth isn\u2019t without its own risks. If you\u2019re a caregiver for North Bay, ON pets, you might notice that your pet starts showing signs of discomfort. Itchiness. Sneezing. Watery eyes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Could it be seasonal allergies? Dogs and cats do <\/em>get allergies, and here\u2019s what the team at Parkside Animal Hospital<\/a> wants you to know about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What You Should Know About Allergies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your pet can develop allergies at any time of her life. So even if she\u2019s never <\/em>struggled with allergies before, that can change this spring. Landscapes change and environments shift. Veterinary research even shows<\/a> that some allergic conditions, like atopic dermatitis, can have a delayed onset. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other words, dogs and cats<\/a> might develop signs of dermatitis months, or even years, after they\u2019re first exposed to allergens like dust mites, pollen, or mold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allergies are more than just a nuisance, too. Ongoing inflammation associated with your pet\u2019s allergies can increase her risk of bacterial or yeast infections. Chronic itching and discomfort can also affect your pawsome pal\u2019s sleep, behavior, and overall wellbeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Signs of Spring Allergies in Pets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Allergies often show<\/a> up the most prominently in your pet\u2019s skin and ears. You might notice that your dog spends a lot of time scratching, chewing, or licking a specific spot on her tail, belly, paw, or head. Or, she might develop red, bald patches\u2014hotspots\u2014after repeated chewing and scratching. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your kitty might spend an excessive amount of time grooming or licking herself. She might vocalize more due to discomfort, or scratch areas of her head, paws, or belly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you notice any of these signs of discomfort, a visit to the vet is in order. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seasonal Allergy Care You Can Start at Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you wait for a scheduled vet visit, take these steps to reduce your pet\u2019s exposure to allergens at home: <\/p>\n\n\n\n