All dogs scratch, but when it comes persistent you should see your vet. An itchy dog might have a skin infection, a flea problem, an allergy or something else.
There’s lots of different treatments your vet can suggest you try, some are to give immediate relief from the irritation, and some are long term treatments to help with allergies.
Like us, dogs can be allergic to pollens, dust/house mites, fungal spores, flea bites and food.
Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t want you to rush to your vets each time your dog is scratching, so here’s a few things to look out for:
- Excessive licking, chewing, biting or scratching
- Excessive rolling, rubbing or scooting
- Chewing, especially around the base of the tail and paws
- Changes in the skin, such as sores or darkened colour
- Redness of the skin
- Body odour
We believe in a preventative approach so recommend regular parasite treatment to avoid flea bites as one of the causes. Some vets have health plans which allow you to spread the cost of your preventative treatment across the year.