The changing leaves are a universal signal that autumn has arrived.  In the animal hospital, another sure sign of the season is the increase in allergy calls.  Like people, dogs and cats can develop allergies to many things, including food, dust, mould, and pollen.

 

An allergy is an overzealous immune response to everyday environmental and dietary factors.  When an allergic individual is exposed to these factors, called allergens, they experience an inflammatory reaction that can be uncomfortable and even dangerous.&nbsp

As COVID-19 physical distancing protocols ease up, many people can expect to return to their workplaces in the weeks ahead.