So your dog is scratching more often?

Here is what you need to know...

Itchy pets and dogs - symptom checker and useful resources

So your dog is scratching more often?

Here is what you need to know...

Itchy pets and dogs - symptom checker and useful resources

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  • Discover expert knowledge on skin conditions

  • Get personalised advice for your dog

  • Ask a vet about fast relief from allergic dermatitis

What to do if your dog is scratching more often

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Check the symptoms

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

Find a vet near you if you feel your dog needs treatment.
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Skin irritations (due to, for example, allergic disease) shouldn’t stop your dog’s day-to-day activities.

It’s possible to diagnose and treat skin conditions like this so your dog can continue being their fun-loving and wonderful self. If you think your dog is itching too much, it might be worth trying our online assessment to find signs of a problem and then visiting your vet.

Understand the signs of a skin problem

symptom 1 - red itchy skin

Red, itchy skin

symptom 2 increased scratching

Increased scratching

symptom 3 chewing

Chewing, especially around the base of the tail and paws

symptom 4 - itchy ears

Itchy ears and recurring ear infections

Symptom 5 - licking

Constant licking

Dogs with an allergic skin condition may also suffer from skin infections, which may cause hair loss, scabs or crusts on the skin.

Discover expert knowledge on skin conditions

What to do when your dog starts itching

What to do when your dog starts itching

Once a puppy has had the first course of injections at around six to twelve weeks (in some cases later, your vet may remind you when boosters are due but they don’t always.

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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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