Pets have seasonal allergies too Veterinarians say owners can help control any discomfort their dogs or cats are experiencing due to seasonal allergies. Author: Alex Haskell (NCM) Updated: 8:26 AM EDT May 25, 2021 BREWER, Maine — You may know from the pollen forecast or your scratchy throats, itchy eyes, and daily sneezes that it's allergy season in Maine. As your body may be telling you, it's quite the pollen party out there and humans aren't the only ones having a sniffy spring. Our pets can be as well. "There are seasonal allergies in dogs," says Dr. Jonathan Flash at Brewer Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Flash says they usually don’t experience respiratory symptoms like humans. Symptoms of allergies in dogs and cats can show up as dermal rashes and diarrhea.