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ASK THE VET: Can pets get seasonal allergies or colds?

Q: My dog has been sneezing. Can pets get seasonal allergies or colds, and if so how do I treat it? -- Niki Kelce, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

A: Although seasonal allergies in dogs and cats are common, they don't usually manifest in pets the same way they do in humans. We humans will sneeze, cough, and get congested, but dogs and cats tend to get skin problems, even when they inhale allergens....

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