If this is the case, the dog will start to scratch and bite his body, lick his paws, shake his head, and rub
his face along the carpet for relief from the itch when pollen grains are swirling in the air.
Indications that your pet might be in need of dental care would include the presence of a red stripe
along the gum line, unpleasant odor from the mouth, reluctance to chew, change in chewing behaviors, inability to see the teeth due to calculus accumulation, reluctance to allow home care, broken teeth, discolored teeth, loose teeth, draining or swelling around the
face or jaw, decreased appetite, swellings or enlargements of the oral tissues, difficulty in swallowing, rubbing the
face with a paw (sometimes resulting in eye irritation), rubbing the
face on the
carpet, and other signs as well.