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Pets Have Allergies, Too. Scratching, Itching, Sneezing?

by Alison Martin | May 31, 2017

Ask the Vet

When pollen season rolls around, you might not be the only one sneezing and scratching. Your pet might be, too.

Dogs and cats develop allergies in the same way as humans, says Dr. Barbara Royal, PAWS Chicago board member and owner of the Royal Treatment Veterinary Center. She says most dogs develop skin allergies while cats often have both skin and lung problems.