Honey, Pollen Recommended for Dog's 'Summer Eczema'

'Summer Eczema' Uncomfortable
The Norman Transcript (USA) 6/8/2006

Dear Dr. Fox: Would you please write an article on summer eczema, which also is called itchy, dry skin? For the last three years, my dog has had this...

Dear G.C.: "Summer eczema" is a generic term for seasonal dermatitis in dogs...Many dogs develop itchy skin and red eruptions with secondary bacterial infections as a result of allergies to flowers, grass and tree pollen...

Many dogs respond well when their diets are supplemented with honey, preferably locally made, and bee pollen, which is available in health-food stores and farmers markets. Use a dosage of 1 teaspoon per 30 pounds of body weight daily in the dog's food.