Allergies and Extra dog walks ...
By susan
@sueznewz2 (10409)
Alicante, Spain
June 23, 2020 5:53am CST
yupp I'm on extra walks and pee patrol today...
our little four legged friend has developed an allergy to grass this year... and had to have a cortizone injection... which as most of you know means he'll need to pass water more often... as we live in a block of flats and do not have a garden, that will mean extra walks..., but never mind, one thing about living in spain.... it's nearly always sunny.. lol
The vet suggested staying away from the grasses, (of course..very easy to do, no problem) as our dog is a little shortie, he also suggested.. that if the dog does go in the grass, then to wipe the dogs tummy ect with a damp cloth, which should help ...
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@LadyDuck (471337)
• Switzerland
24 Jun 20
@sueznewz2 Poor thing, I am glad that he is much better today. I have pollen allergies, particularly to the hazelnuts... we are full of hazelnuts bushes here. 
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
24 Jun 20
@LadyDuck ohhh dear that's a pity...
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
24 Jun 20
I didn't really make myself very clear....@LadyDuck
it is not the short lawn grass he has developed an allergy too... it's the tall wild grasses that grow at the sides of the road... or something in that... sooo many different things grow at the edges in the taller wild grasses...and this is the first time he's had any problems... so it might be an insect in the grasses... we don't really ... but he is much better today...
@Juliaacv (51100)
• Canada
24 Jun 20
@sueznewz2 Yes, that makes more sense to me now. There must be weeds in those tall wild grasses that the dog is allergic to.
I wondered how a dog could suddenly develop an allergy to grass. Silly me. 
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
24 Jun 20
@Juliaacv no your not silly it was my fault lol but yes it does make more sense now lol... and he is much better today has not scratched at all since the injection..
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
24 Jun 20
thanks julia @Juliaacv yes it will be easy... I didn't make myself clear really ... it is not the short lawn grass he has developed an allergy too... it's the tall wild grasses that grow at the sides of the road... or something in that... sooo many different things grow at the edges in the taller wild grasses... it could be anything ... but whatever it is ...it will be easy to keep him away from it
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@MALUSE (69373)
• Germany
23 Jun 20
How odd. I've never heard that an animal can be allergic to grass. It's certainly easier to avoid fresh grass in Spain, especially in summer when everything is dry, than in England which is famous for its green lawns.
How did you find out about this special allergy?
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
24 Jun 20
Hi @MALUSE We noticed he was always scratching himself ... but could not see any fleas...but we did see some spots on his tummy... so we took him the vet...
I'm Sorry... I didn't make myself very clear really ... as you thought...it is not the short lawn grass he has developed an allergy too... it's the tall wild grasses that grow at the sides of the road... or something in that.. like an insect... there are sooo many different things that grow at the edges in the taller wild grasses... and this is the first year he has had a problem... but like you say it's not going to be difficult avoiding them as there are plenty of areas where there is no grass lol..
@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
24 Jun 20
I'm hoping not ... Judy @JudyEv as this is the first year he has had any problems.... I didn't make myself clear really ... it is not the short lawn grass he has developed an allergy too... it's the tall wild grasses that grow at the sides of the road... or something in that...sooo many different things grow at the edges in the taller wild grasses... but he is much better today...no scratching or anything...
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@JudyEv (339552)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jun 20
@sueznewz2 Oh I see. If it's just the tall grasses that would be a bit easier. I'm glad he's doing better.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
23 Jun 20
@sueznewz2
I used to have cortizone shots for my shoulders. The poor little guy. Do you have a lot of grass by you or can you avoid it?
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
24 Jun 20
thanks @Hannihar
yes it will be easy to avoid those areas...
I didn't make myself very clear really ... it is not the short lawn grass he has developed an allergy too... it's the tall wild grasses that grow at the sides of the road... or something in that ...perhaps an insect... sooo many different tbings grow at the edges in the taller wild grasses... but we can easily avoid them... and he is already much better thank you
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
24 Jun 20
@sueznewz2
You are welcome. I am so so glad he is much better and also so glad you can keep him away from that grass.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
24 Jun 20
@mrki444 ohhh well I hope everything is ok now...
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
14 Sep 20
aw, poor mr. boson! i'm sure ya don't mind the 'xtra walks, lol. makes ya wonder though if'n 'tis a new grass/weed (read some'f the comments) 'r someone's sprayed somethin' 'pon 'em that's caused this? so glad the shot's worked thus far though. big hugs!!
@Marilynda1225 (82710)
• United States
23 Jun 20
I didn't know that dogs could have an allergy to grass. At least you have places to walk that don't require grass.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
24 Jun 20
That's right @Marilynda1225 we have plenty of places to walk without going near the grass... I didn't make myself clear really ... it is not the short lawn grass he has developed an allergy too... it's the tall wild grasses that grow at the sides of the road... or something in that like an insect maybe.... sooo many different things grow at the edges in the taller wild grasses... but he ismuch better today and has not scratched himself once since the injection... so that's good
@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Jul 20
I'm sorry he's allergic to grass. The walks would be beneficial to both of you.
@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
24 Jun 20
well not really thanks Jessica @JESSY3236
I didn't make myself very clear really ...
it is not the short lawn grass he has developed an allergy too... it's the tall wild grasses that grow at the sides of the road... or something in that...sooo many different tbings grow at the edges in the taller wild grasses... but it will be easy to avoid those areas...
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@Lavanya15 (12888)
• Chennai, India
23 Jun 20
Oh take care of your dog. Hope son it get recovered.
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