Treating Your Dog’s Seasonal Allergies Naturally

The changing seasons can bring about allergy symptoms in your dog. Symptoms may include a runny nose, itchy skin, and watering eyes. If your dog suffers from seasonal allergies, take a look at some natural ways to help fight it. Once you have been to the vet to determine that it is in fact allergies and not something that needs veterinary care You can in fact relieve the symptoms without the use of heavy medications. Once you have your dog’s seasonal allergies under control they will be able to live a happier life.

Feed fatty acids
Feed your dog food that have fatty acids, since they will help with any inflammation. This would include salmon oil, cod liver oil, and other fish oils. You can add these oils directly to their foods and see a difference.

Frequent bathing
Dogs are always in contact with the ground, and therefore picking up outdoor allergens. During these seasons of outdoor change, try to bathe your dog frequently and groom them often. This will help remove some of the allergens that bother them. For those with known outdoor allergies washing their paws after a visit outdoors or even the use of doggy boots might be in order. There are boots for winter and there are more balloon looking boots for season allergies. We haven’t tried any I can’t recommend a specific brand but there are several out there to pick from.

Feed your dog coconut oil
Coconut oil contains ingredients that help reduce the production of yeast in the body of the dog. This can help alleviate symptoms as well and help the dog be more comfortable. This is important if the issue is something like ear season ear infections.

Avoid triggers that cause the symptoms
Now may be the time to find other ways to get exercise besides trail walks or field frolics. Try to avoid the plants and triggers that are causing the symptoms and your dog is sure to be happier. If possible allergy test with your vet so that you know what to avoid. Is it pollen from a specific tree or plant? It is a certain kind of grass? Once you figure it out it might be easier to avoid. Triggers can also be the specific protein that you are feeding your dog. There are so many protein options out there you can find one or two that agree with your dog. Many brand realize mixing proteins is no longer an viable option and so do single protein foods.

Use flea and tick prevention
Even a single flea on a dog that has flea allergy dermatitis can be cause for your dog chewing out patches of fur. It is a very common reaction to fleas and therefore a common issue veterinarians see from the beginning of Spring through late Fall and Early Winter. Keeping your pet protected year round is easier and better for your dog then trying to get rid of even a single flea once you spot them. There are a number of chemical free alternatives out there. Make sure that you use one that you can trust and start using it while the weather is still too cold for fleas. Natural is great for prevention but is not going to be strong enough against an infestation.

When you give these natural remedies for seasonal allergies a try, your dog can live a happy and healthier life free from allergy symptoms. Give them a try and see how well they can work for you. It may take a few weeks to see a difference, but give it time and you are sure to notice a positive change in the seasonal allergy symptoms of your dog!