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Scratching for fun, or searching for comfort?

Itching is one of the top three reasons why people take their dog to the vet*. It’s possible to spot the signs of irritation caused by skin conditions and treat them so your dog can continue to be their fun-loving and wonderful self.
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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?

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Ask your vet

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

Learn more

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Educate yourself

Keep up with all of our latest news and resources.

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 (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.

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 around your pet’s itchy skin conditions.

Understand the signs of a skin problem

Red itchy pet
Red, itchy skin
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
Constant licking
When itchy skin is a source of

Irritation

Give THEM
A source of comfort
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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.

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.

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.