Sustainable Living:  From cold snaps to allergies: Keeping your pets healthy & warm this season

About this episode

Gugs Mhlungu discusses seasonal allergies in pets and how to keep them healthy and warm during cold weather with Dr Melvyn Greenberg.

Gugs Mhlungu talks to Dr Melvyn Greenberg, SAVA (South African Veterinary Association) President-elect and director, about seasonal allergies in pets, including common triggers like grass cutting, smoke, and carpets, the signs of allergic reactions, and how a dog’s age can affect its ability to stay warm. They also discuss why dogs are generally well adapted to cold weather due to their natural fur insulation. TAGS: Weekend breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu, Talk Radio 702, Sustainable living,  Dr Melvyn Greenberg, South African Veterinary Association, Pet allergies, seasonal allergies, dogs, animal health, veterinary science, SAVA, Dr Melvyn Greenberg, Allergens, Grass cutting, Smoke exposure, Carpets, Allergy symptoms, Pet care, Winter care for pets, Animal Temperature regulation Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend…

People in this episode

Host: Gugs Mhlungu

Guest: Dr Melvyn Greenberg

Topics covered

• sustainable living
• pet health
• seasonal allergies
• animal care
• cold weather
• veterinary science

Keywords

• pet allergies
• seasonal allergies
• dogs
• animal health
• veterinary science
• cold weather
• allergy symptoms

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SAVA, South African Veterinary Association

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