The prolonged winter that we’ve had tends to delay the flowering of some early tree species, this can lead to a pollen explosion as many of these trees begin to flower at once.
Dogs can inhale pollen in the same way we humans do, but the resulting responses can be different. Animal Response to pollen is mostly seen in the skin as opposed to the eyes and nose as in Humans. Symptoms can include your dog scratching and biting his body, licking his paws, shaking his head or rubbing his face on the floor or furniture. It isn’t just inhalation but also direct contact with pollen that can also cause this reaction in the skin. In more severe cases the skin may well appear pink, red of inflamed and repeated scratching may break the skin and allow for infection. If your dog is sensitive to seasonal allergies, it is likely that they will start showing these symptoms from April onwards as dogs are particularly sensitive to tree pollen, which is about much earlier than grass pollen and the early days of spring are when we usually see it.
These irritating symptoms can be prevented by ensuring your dogs natural skin defences are working as intended. Omega 6 and 3 oils increase the essential fatty acids in a dog’s diet to improve their skin health. For example adding Yumega Plus to your dog’s diet will ensure they get the correct balance of these oils, helping to calm sensitivity and irritation in the skin. Yumega Plus contains added fresh Salmon oil and more vitamin E than standard Yumega making it perfect for dogs with itchy and sensitive skin.
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