Dog Allergies in Summer: How to Help Your Itchy, Scratchy, Snuffly Pup
Summer’s great. Until your dog’s doing the back-leg-ear-scratch dance every 3 seconds.
The sun’s out. The grass is green. And your dog? Well… your dog is apparently allergic to summer.
If your pup turns into a snuffly, itchy mess as soon as the sun shows its face you’re not alone. Dog allergies are very real. And just like us humans, they can flare up big time in the warmer months.
Here’s how to spot the signs, what might be triggering them and most importantly, how to help your dog feel more like themselves (aka: ready for zoomies).
Signs your dog might be dealing with summer allergies:
(aka: things that make you go Google frantic at 10pm)
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Scratching non-stop
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Licking or chewing their paws like they’re the tastiest snack
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Watery or red eyes
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Sneezing or snuffling
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Rashes or hot spots
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Hair loss (nobody panic – it’s usually fixable)
So… what’s actually causing it?
In true UK fashion — a little bit of everything.
Most common dog allergy triggers in summer:
| Trigger | Why it sucks for dogs |
|---|---|
| Grass pollen | The #1 culprit. Peak season is May to July. |
| Tree pollen | Spring into early summer drama. |
| Dust & mould | Warm weather = more floating around. |
| Insect bites | Midges, fleas, mozzies… rude. |
6 easy things you can do to help your dog handle summer allergies:
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Wipe their paws (and belly) after every walk — especially if you’ve been rolling through long grass.
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Regular baths with a gentle, dog skin-friendly shampoo (aka: not your Herbal Essences from 2006).
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Wash their bedding weekly sorry, yes, even The Favourite Blanket.
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Keep walks to pavements or low-pollen spots when counts are high.
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Chat to your vet if things feel out of control sometimes they’ll suggest antihistamines or medicated washes.
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Look after their health from the inside out a healthy gut, strong skin barrier, and supported immune system = better allergy resilience.
Psst… The All Rounder is packed with skin-loving Omega 3s, gut-friendly pre & probiotics, and immune-supporting antioxidants. Basically, it’s their daily armour against summer’s itch-fest.
The bottom line?
Summer should be for sniffing every flower, not sneezing at it.
Stay on top of their health, avoid allergy triggers where you can and keep a stash of paw wipes handy at all times. You’ve got this.
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