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Is Your Dog an Itchy Dog?

Scratching for fun, or searching for comfort. An itchy dog may be showing signs of a skin condition. Use our free symptom checker to find out what’s behind your dog’s scratching and get relief today so your dog can continue to be their fun-loving and wonderful self. Find relief for your itchy dog with ItchyPet.

Itching is one of the top three reasons why people take their dog to the vet*.

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What to do if your dog is scratching more often

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Check
your dog’s symptoms

Is your dog “just scratching” or is it something more serious?

Try our itchy dog checker.

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Ask your vet

Find a vet near you to help diagnose and treat your dog’s itching

Learn more

3

Educate yourself

Explore our blog and resources on itchy dogs, skin allergies, and treatment options.

1

Check your dog’s symptoms

Is your dog “just scratching” or is it something more serious?

2

Ask your vet

Find a vet near you if you feel your dog needs treatment.

3

Educate yourself

Keep up with all of our latest news and resources.

How much itching is too much itching?

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Skin irritations caused by allergies, fleas, or dermatitis can make your dog’s life miserable. If you think your dog is itchy all the time, take our free online assessment to spot problems early—then connect with your vet for treatment.

Take the Symptom Checker

Common Signs of an Itchy Dog

  • Red, itchy skin
  • Increased scratching or chewing at paws and tail
  • Itchy ears & recurring ear infections
  • Constant licking

If your dog has one or more of these signs, they may be suffering from a treatable skin condition.

When itchy skin is a source of irritation, give them a source of comfort

If you suspect that your dog’s itch is more than just a scratch, we recommend asking our resident vet, Dr Heidi. She can answer any question you might have about itchy skin, allergies, and treatment options for your dog.

Understand the signs of a skin problem

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Increased scratching
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Chewing, especially around the base of the tail and paws
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Itchy ears and recurring ear infections
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Constant licking

Learn more from our blog

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know About an Itchy Dog

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Why is my dog itchy?

Dogs can become itchy for many reasons, including allergies, fleas, dry skin, or infections. If your dog is constantly scratching, licking, or biting, it may be a sign of an underlying itchy dog problem that needs attention.

How can I tell if my dog is an itchy dog or just scratching occasionally?

Occasional scratching is normal, but an itchy dog shows persistent behaviors like frequent scratching, licking paws or tail, hair loss, or red, irritated skin. Our free symptom checker can help identify potential causes

What should I do if my dog is itchy all the time?

If your dog is an itchy dog, start by using our free online assessment to spot signs of skin problems. Persistent itching usually requires a vet visit to diagnose and treat underlying issues.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

When itchy skin is a source of

Irritation

Give THEM
A source of comfort

Find relief for your itchy dog with ItchyPet. From free tools to expert vet advice, we’re here to help dogs stop scratching and start living happily again.

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Online Symptom Checker

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If you have answered Yes to 1 or more of these questions, it may be a good idea to check in with your vet as your dog may have symptoms of itch.

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Online Symptom Checker

Fill in the details below as best as possible.

If you have answered Yes to 1 or more of these questions, it may be a good idea to check in with your vet as your dog may have symptoms of itch.

Fill in your email address below to receive a copy of your answers. Click submit to redirect to our Find a Vet page to help you find your nearest vet as well as be entered into our mailing list to receive useful tips and advice for pet health.