If you asked any veterinarian what condition they treat more than any other, you'd more than likely get a resounding chorus of "skin!" Animals have the misfortune of expressing their allergies, no matter the source, through the skin. Food allergies, pollen/inhalant allergies, even contact allergies show up as a constantly itchy pet.
I was told by a pulmonary therapist recently that they're seeing people with respiratory allergies in droves this spring, especially people who have never had allergy symptoms before. His explanation was the shape of the jet stream, which is apparently carrying numerous pollens from the South that most people have never come in contact with in this area. This is interesting because I fall into that "don't usually have pollen allergies" group; I've been raspy since February.
My point, however, is that we've seen numerous pets with allergy problems recently, and I can tell you relief is out there. Some pets will respond to antihistamines, such as Benadryl, but the vast majority need cortisone in some form, and potentially antibiotics if they've managed to dig their skin raw. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to call. A dog or cat that keeps you up at night with their scratching is
not normal and needs relief.
