If your dog has been itching themselves constantly, you need to take your dog into vet or your local animal hospital so that can figure out what is behind your dog’s itchy skin. Here are the top three reasons that your dog may have itch skin.
#1 Flea Bites
One of the most common reasons that a dog starts to scratch their skin is because of flea bits. When a flea bits, it does more than create a bump on your dog’s skin. It also leaves behind its saliva. A flea’s saliva is not harmless; many does are allergic to the salvia. This increases the pain and itching feeling that getting bitten by a flea regularly induces for dog’s who are allergic to the flea’s saliva.
If your vet determines that your dog is itching because of fleas, you can fix the problem relatively easily. You will need to give your dog a really good, hardy bath with
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You will need to change the shampoo that you use on your dog. You may need to change out your dog’s food and water bowls. You may need to stop using perfumed carpet cleaners and scents. Your vet will create a plan with you based on your house and your lifestyle to help you rule out what is causing your dog’s dermatitis to flair.
#3 Food Allergies
Finally, if the two items listed above are not causing your dog’s itchy skin, it could be the food that your dog is eating. Just like humans, dogs can be allergic to certain types of food. Just like with the contact dermatitis, your vet will create a plan with you to help you figure out what your dog can and cannot eat. Sometimes, simply switching the type of dog food you buy is all you need to do to give your dog some relief.
If your dog’s skin is itching, it may be from flea bites, contact dermatitis or food allergies. The only way to know for sure is to visit your vet or local animal hospital and have them rule out each