Newsletter April-2025
WHAT IS IN THIS MONTH
As flowers bloom and trees sprout new leaves, spring in Sacramento is full of beauty. But along with it comes pollen, dust, and other allergens that don’t just affect us they affect our pets too. Allergies are one of the most common reasons pets visit our clinic in the spring
COMMON ALLERGY SYMPTOMS IN PETS
- Allergies can cause a variety of symptoms in pets. These include sneezing, coughing, sneezing, and watery eyes.
- Pets with allergies may also experience itching, licking, and chewing of the face, ears, and paws.
- In severe cases, pets with allergies may develop an itchy rash on their skin or face.
COMMON ALLERGY SYMPTOMS IN PETS
kin and blood tests to identify triggers. Medications such as antihistamines, steroids, or new allergyspecific treatments like Apoquel or Cytopoint, Special diets to pinpoint food sensitivities, Soothing shampoos to calm inflamed skin.
WHAT YOU CAN DO AT HOME
Bathe pets weekly with hypoallergenic shampoo, wash bedding frequently in hot water, use flea preventives year-round, Keep windows closed on high-pollen days.
Allergies don’t have to make your pet miserable this spring. With the right care plan, we can keep them comfortable, happy, and itch-free.
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