My dog has trouble breathing and scratches a lot. Is it allergies?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! While this can be due to allergies especially if these are resulting in upper respiratory signs, this seems less likely. I think it is more likely to be due to something else like a concurrent upper respiratory infection. I highly recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck!

It could just be allergies, but that doesn't usually cause shortness of breath. Try to keep her calm and reduce activity. Keep the room cool and use a fan. If she still seems short of breath, she needs to be checked out by a vet ASAP.

Scratching and red spots can be caused by various reasons such as fleas, mites ,fungal infection, bacterial infection and allergies. the first 4 needs to be ruled out before we start treating for allergies. in order to do that first de-flea Timmy with a high quality flea treatment such as advantage spot on, if it doesn't help - take him to the vet in order to check for/treat the other possibilities. If everything is ruled out, then an allergy treatment can be started. Usually an hypoallergenic food is a good way to start together with anti histamines. if it doesn't help - the best solution is a medication called Apoquel which treats allergies with great success and without side effects.

Yes, seasonal allergies are definitely a possibility. I would recommend you try an anti-itch shampoo/ cream rinse like this: ( https://www.allivet.com/p-1439-relief-shampoo.aspx ) ( https://www.allivet.com/p-1443-relief-creme-rinse.aspx ) You could also try an oral anti-histamine but you should really speak to your vet before giving any oral medications. ( https://www.petcoach.co/pet-medication/cetirizine/ ) Best wishes.

It could be allergies. Without hearing or examining him, it is difficult to determine definitively. Other causes may include respiratory infection or inflammation, collapsing trachea, heart disease, trauma or foreign body. If symptoms persist, have him examined by your veterinarian.

This is highly suspicious of allergies. I recommend reading the articles at the following links, which have great information for identifying allergies and how to get her some relief. https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-tell-if-your-pet-has-allergies https://mobile.petcoach.co/amp/article/4-great-strategies-for-relieving-your-dog-s-allergies I hope that helps and Belladonna gets better soon.

It sounds like she may have a mild allergy or a upper respiratory infection. With her being so small I would contact your vet for an exam and possible antibiotics. They will also be able to direct you with a appropriate anti-histamine for her size. If she hasn't already, she may also need her first set of shots since she is now 8 weeks old. Your vet will be able to also guide you in a proper booster schedule. It isn't uncommon for some puppies to have an increase in breathing while sleeping or to even twitch during sleep. They dream just like us! But I would have your vet listen to her heart and lungs to ensure everything sounds normally as well! I hope this helps!