Last week I noticed that my 1 1/2 yr. old golden's nose and eyelids were swelling. Poor baby, she looked like a Sharpei! I took her to the vet and she thought it was an allergic reaction to an insect sting or bite. We found a scabby area on her chest so we figured that was where she was bitten/stung.

She was on 2 Benedryl tabs twice daily for a week. On Monday, I didn't give her any Benedryl and when I got home her nose was swollen again, but not nearly as bad as before. Back on the Benedryl til I can get her to the Vet on Saturday.

I've also noticed she's been rubbing her eyes, biting/licking her feet, and licking herself "down there" since last week. I'm beginning to wonder if she could be allergic to pollen. She is from a rescue and we've only had her two months so I don't know if she's had problems like this before. Does anyone know if dogs can have seasonsal allergies like hayfever and what are the symptoms and treatment?

Danna