Thunderstorm Phobias

If your dog is terrified every time it thunders, try placing your dog in an interior room of your house, away from windows. Turn on a fan, radio or TV to try to drown out the sound of the thunder. If your dog has serious storm phobia, discuss other treatment options with your veterinarian.

Allergies

Seasonal allergies are more common during the warmer months. Our pets can develop allergies to pollens, molds, trees, weeds grasses and other outdoor and indoor allergens. Unlike humans, our pets do not develop sneezing, runny noses or other respiratory symptoms. Clinical signs of allergies in pets usually include itchy skin, licking paws, ear infections, skin infections and eye infections. Dogs are more commonly affected by seasonal allergies than are cats. Dogs with allergies are usually very uncomfortable and itchy. The more the dog itches, the more prone (s)he is to develop secondary skin, ear and eye infections. If your pet becomes itchy as the warmer months approach, please schedule an appointment to discuss options for treating his/her allergies. We will first want to determine if a true seasonal allergy is the culprit, or if your pet is allergic to his/her food, or to an indoor allergen (dust, houseplants, cats, etc.). Allergies cannot be cured, but there are a number of treatment options available to help keep your pet more comfortable, and to prevent secondary infections.