Animals also develop allergies: symptoms range from skin irritations to sleep disorders. Since animals can't speak, you'll have to play a little detective to figure out the problem.

The most common signs of an allergic reaction are: Red skin (especially in less hairy areas) Papules or wheals  Frequent scratching, licking, biting, or rolling Hair loss, scabby or inflamed skin Increased whining or screaming Difficulty sleeping or unusual behavior. You can find even more exciting animal topics in the free newsletter from Landtiere.de, which you can subscribe to right here.