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  • Why is my dog itchy?
  • Allergies
  • Food Allergies
  • Allergy Journey
  • Common medications
  • Fleas

WHY IS MY DOG ITCHY

Signs your dog is itchy

  • Scratching 
  • Licking paws (saliva staining is often seen)
  • Rolling or rubbing along the ground/furniture/walls 
  • Head shaking (itchy ears)
  • Repeated ear infections 
  • Red/inflamed skin
  • Hair loss
  • Pigment/colour changes on the skin
  • Thickening of skin
  • Greasy skin
  • Smelly skin, paws or ears


Why is my dog Itchy?

Fleas

Mites/Lice and other Parasites

Mites/Lice and other Parasites

Fleas can bite and cause your dog to itch.  Some dogs are hypersensitive to flea bites (see our section on allergies) which can make them very itchy. Other dogs may be only slightly itchy due to fleas. 

More Info - Fleas

Mites/Lice and other Parasites

Mites/Lice and other Parasites

Mites/Lice and other Parasites

Any parasite or insect that can bite your dog can cause itching, to various degrees. These will all need differing treatments, depending on what the cause is .

Skin Infection (pyoderma)

Mites/Lice and other Parasites

Skin Infection (pyoderma)

Any skin infection (pyoderma) can be itchy or irritating for a dog.  The treatment will depend on the type of infection, location and severity. 

Ear infections

Ear infections

Skin Infection (pyoderma)

If your dog is scratching their ear(s), shaking their head or trying to rub them, there is a chance they have an ear infection or the ears are inflamed.  If this is happening repeatedly, it is a common sign that your dog has allergies.

Allergies

Ear infections

Allergies

A common problem where a dog is hypersensitive to certain triggers. Allergies can be to things in the environment, in the food or from fleas or other insects. This website is here to help you understand Canine allergies more. 

More Info - Allergies

How to treat infections or other causes of itchiness

Infections  or infestations come in all shapes and sizes, so your Vet will need to examine and develop a treatment plan for each situation.  It is better to identify what is causing the itchiness and treat it effectively, instead of "trialling" things you find advertised online (that often don't work!)


Any type of infection (ears or skin) that are happening regularly or not improving can be a sign of skin allergies. 



Allergies

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