Four Common Causes of Dog Itching and Scratching

Darrin Swain on Nov 17, 2008

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There are a wide variety of things that can cause dog itching. This condition can become very uncomfortable for your pet, and can sometimes be difficult to find the root of the problem. Some of the most common causes include parasites, infection, allergies, and diet. This article will discuss some of these causes of dog itching.

Parasites

Parasites are commonly to blame when your dog experiences itching. Although the it can occur all over the body, ticks and fleas can can localized itching. Besides fleas and ticks, other parasites that can cause this condition include ear mites, scabies, and lice.

Infection

One of the next common causes of dog itching is an infection. These skin infections are commonly referred to as hot spots. They are very painful to your dog and can produce pus and a bad smell. Your dog's hair may also fall out around the affected area. This hair loss occurs because your dog will scratch or bite at the spot so much that it will fall out.

Allergies

Like humans, dogs can also suffer from allergies. Your dog can be allergic to almost anything in the environment. He may be allergic to his food dish, pollen, or his bedding. Some dogs are also very allergic to even a single bite from a flea. Since there can be so many things your dog is allergic to, it is often difficult to diagnose his exact allergy.

Diet

One of the final common causes of dog itching and scratching is diet. This may be the case if your dog experience generalized instead of localized itching. This is one of the easiest causes to cure, as you simply need to change your dog's diet to get rid of the problem.

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These are some of the most common causes of dog itching and scratching. As a dog owner, you need to know about various dog illnesses that can affect your beloved pet. So, stop by dog-illnesses.com today to learn about some of these conditions such as canine ringworm.