Does your dog have hay fever? Vet issues warning to pet owners over pollen count - and reveals how to protect them this summer Owners should try to keep their pets inside 'as much as possible' this summer READ MORE: I'm a vet and these are the five dog breeds I WOULD have as a pet By Eleanor Dye Published: 07:49, 25 June 2024 | Updated: 07:51, 25 June 2024 e-mail View comments Vets have issued a warning to pet owners over the high pollen count and reveal how you can protect your cat or dog this summer. Experts have cautioned owners to try to keep their pets inside 'as much as possible' until September and take them for walks in the evenings. Like humans, pets can also experience symptoms of hayfever, such as sneezing, itchy eyes, a runny rose and rashes.
They may also scratch more than usual. If your pet begins to show any of these signs, it is good to take them to the vet as soon as possible to rule out any other health issues. Gemma Renwick, a PDSA vet nurse, said: 'Just like humans, pets can also suffer from pollen allergies, such as hay fever.
Vets have issued a warning to pet owners over a high pollen count (file photo) 'As the summer months tend to bring with them a rise in the pollen count, it's important to recognise common symptoms of hay fever or allergies in your pets. 'Moving from spring to summer, we see a rise in the grass pollens as well as tree pollens, so you may find your pet affected differently as the seasons go on. 'Whilst hayfever in humans often looks l.