{"id":1657,"date":"2023-11-22T17:10:43","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T01:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/?p=1657"},"modified":"2023-11-08T17:12:44","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T01:12:44","slug":"fall-pet-allergies-causes-symptoms-and-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/fall-pet-allergies-causes-symptoms-and-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall Pet Allergies: Causes, Symptoms, and Management"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The same fall allergens that bring on the sneezing attacks and watery eyes in humans can also plague our pets, but don\u2019t double up on the tissues just yet. Most seasonal allergies in pets manifest in the form of itchy, irritated skin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Bowman Veterinary Hospital<\/a>, we treat allergy patients year round, and we\u2019re here with helpful tips on allergy management for pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Common Fall Allergens in California<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To everything there is a season, including common allergens that can impact pets and people. The following allergens tend to peak during the cooler months:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weed pollen<\/strong>: Fall is the peak season for weed pollen in California, with ragweed, pigweed, and sagebrush topping the list of irritants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mold<\/strong>: Mold is always present, but when temperatures cool down and moisture gets trapped in rotting leaves, mold becomes particularly prevalent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dust mites<\/strong>: Staying indoors for longer periods\u2014and dragging all of that fall and holiday d\u00e9cor out of storage\u2014exposes our pets to dust mite allergies during the fall and winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pet Allergy Symptoms to Watch For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The following behavior in your cat or dog could signal that they\u2019re suffering from seasonal allergies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n