Possible Causes Of Your Dog’s Itching Tendencies
There are many reasons why your dog may be scratching, here are some of the more common ones.
The first one is those irritating mites all pet lovers are aware of; the flea. You dog may have an infestation or have an allergy to flea bites. See if there are any fleas visible on your pets coat its an infestation.
If there are no fleas visible in his fur, still try a kind of flea control for a month. If he has had a flea bite allergy this should clear it up.
If there is an odor coming from your pet, or his skin is damp and reddened, it could well be a skin problem. Try him first with a therapeutic shampoo to see if it remedies the problem, if it doesn’t you will need a medication from the vet.
Another possible cause is Mange. If your dog loses fur when he scratches this is more than likely the cause.
If you think that your pet is suffering from mange, they need examining by a vet and scrapings taken from his skin. Laboratory testing will show if the mite is present and medication for your pet will be prescribed.
So you have ruled out all of the above yet your dog is still scratching, what d you do next? A major possibility is now an allergy to something in or around the home. This could be anything from dust to plants and pollen.
Is there a certain time of year that your dog scratches more? If this is in the spring and summer is may well be a grass or pollen allergy.
A dog can suffer extreme discomfort from persistent itching and it is well worth the time and effort it may take to pinpoint the cause. You dog will be so much happier.
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