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Pets get allergies too!
By Hilary Jackson BVM&S DVD DACVD MRCVS and Peter Forsythe BVM&S DVD MRCVS – Dermatology Referral Service, Glasgow.
Most of us are familiar with the signs of pollen allergies, and at this time of year many of us suffer from itchy eyes, runny noses and sneezing. Well it may surprise you to know that dogs, cats and horses can develop similar problems. This article aims to give a brief overview of allergic diseases in our companion animals. If you think your pet is affected please contact your vet for further information on diagnosis and management.
Firework phobias
By Samantha Lindley – Veterinary Behaviourist, Behaviour Clinic/Pain Management Clinic of Glasgow Veterinary School.
This is the time of year when pet owners should start making plans to help their pets through another season of fireworks.
One of the biggest problems with tackling a fear of fireworks is that the tendency is to start worrying about it only when the first fireworks are heard. At this point all your vet can do to help your pet through the season is to dispense sedatives. It would be better for all concerned to be able to do more.