Why is Your Dog so Itchy?
Why is My Dog So Itchy? Do you notice your dog stopping play to itch, shaking their head, constantly licking their feet or belly or even waking up during the night and waking you up too? Have you tried over the counter sprays and shampoos from the pet shop that make little difference? There are various reasons for increased itchiness in dogs. The most common cause, especially in the humid, warm weather is allergic skin disease. This is similar to eczema. We can help your dog with medications to help stop the itch and treat any infections so you can all sleep easily. Allergens are very small substances from trees and plants, some parasites and some moulds. Some dogs react to allergens in an exaggerated way. This causes inflammation and itchiness of the ears and skin especially the skin on the underarms of the front legs, the paws, the belly and inner thighs. If your dog has allergic skin disease, you will likely notice a waxing-waning pattern. Sometimes your do...