The combination of seeding grasses, warm temperatures and high ultra-violet radiation mean that skin irritations are far more likely to occur during summer.
Many pets suffer from skin allergies.
These are commonly caused by contact with an irritant substance. Certain grasses and plants can set up an allergic response in the animal when it lies on the vegetation. Paspalum grass and Wandering Jew are two plants that most frequently cause irritation, however individual dogs and cats can react to many more plant species. Many types of seeding grasses have been shown to cause allergies in certain animals. If your pet is suffering from a contact dermatitis from plants you will notice reddening of the body on the underline - the tummy, chest, groins and paws.