Recently when my husband went fishing he took our labs with him. We have one of each color, chocolate, black and yellow. Our chocolate Lab, Timber, has suffered from allergies his whole life. He is allergic to bees, wasps, some types of dog food and some types of plants. Well, when he went fishing with his dad the other day, he found a new plant that caused his allergies to flare up.
Timber developed a “hot spot” on the side of his neck and started getting bumps on top of his head. This is a sure sign of an allergic reaction for Timber. We keep antibiotics on hand from past experiences with him. We’ve worked closely with the vet for years because of Timber’s allergies and knew we needed to start treating Timber with antibiotics and benadryl.
If your dog develops symptoms of an allergic reaction such as small bumps, hives, severe itching, coughing and wheezing, red rashes or swelling around the face, contact your vet immediately. More serious reactions can include shock or sudden death. Allergies in pets can be treated effectively if caught in time.
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