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Dog Scratching at Skin

The causes and treatments of a dog’s skin scratching.


CAUSES OF SKIN SCRATCHING

Parasites/Parasite-borne diseases: Fleas, ticks, or mites.

Allergies/hypersensitivities: Fleas, atopy (allergy to inhaled substances), or food allergies.

Infectious diseases: Dermatitis caused by bacteria (pyoderma), often with secondary yeast infection.

Miscellaneous: Secondary seborrhea (occurs secondary to another skin problem).

Congenital/Inherited disorders: Primary seborrhea.

Tumors: On skin.

Drug reaction: Ketoconazole (antifungal).

What to do: Scratching at the skin is not an emergency. Call your veterinarian during regular office hours to make an appointment.

Disclaimer: DogChannel.com’s Dog Medical Conditions are intended for educational purposes only. They are not meant to replace the expertise and experience of a professional veterinarian. Do not use the information presented here to make decisions about your dog’s ailment. If you notice changes in your dog’s health or behavior, please take your pet to the nearest veterinarian or an emergency pet clinic as soon as possible.

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Jack my wingman,is a minpin.Last 7 days noticed he has been licking his front paws as well as his front legs allso scratching his chest.Tried Homeopathic formula for 5 days no improvment. Washed his bedding and put on a humidifer where he sleeps.Any ideas?
Burke, Edmonton, AB
Posted: 10/25/2009 8:10:34 PM
I wish I had seen this on this web site before I spent 269.00 to have the vet tell me the same thing and prescribe antibiotics and the ketoconzole and shampoo! Oh well. My dog has this reaccurring several times a year.
teresa, Front Royal, VA
Posted: 10/2/2009 7:35:30 AM
All I know is that I feel like a terrible pet owner. I love my dog so much, but have a major discipline problem. I let him eat what ever I am, and I think that might be the cause of his CONSTANT itching and scratching. All I ever say to him is "Bob, No licky paws, Bob, No Buddy munch! He seems obsessed with it at times. I have given him the monthly advantage thing and got him a flea color (he doesn't wear it any more because I thought it was too strong.) Please Help!!??
Heidi, West Linn, OR
Posted: 9/25/2009 8:19:46 PM
Have found that OTC flea/tick shampoo will dry out the skin if used more than once a month. Use of conditioning shampoos in between helps a lot in relieving the itchyies. Allergies cause enough ithcyies w/o making this worse. Experience.
chris, Tulsa, OK
Posted: 9/24/2009 1:18:18 PM
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