Your dog might be scratching often if they have food allergies or seasonal allergies. Skin infections caused by bacteria or yeast can also lead to uncontrollable scratching. Mange, a type of skin ...

Dogs have fur, and they also have sensitive skin beneath it. It is not unusual for a dog to spend a good part of the day scratching or licking its fur, but excessive grooming can be a sign of a ...

Infestations, whether caused by fleas or ticks, affect a dog’s overall comfort. Dogs may appear restless or unable to settle ...

MOORE, Okla., Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Why does a dog keep scratching even when there are no fleas in sight? According to a HelloNation article, the answer is not always simple. In Moore, ...

This is complicated. Different allergens trigger similar signs, and often dogs are allergic to multiple things. So a dog with ...

Skin itchiness in a dog is called canine atopic dermatitis. In addition to scratching, the dog may lick and chew at the affected area. Continual scratching can cause the affected area to become red, ...

DEAR PET TALK: When dogs are patted softly, do they itch? EV, Mr. Wironen’s 4th Grade, Reingold School, Fitchburg DEAR EV: A lot of factors can make a dog itch, and some dogs can develop “hot spots” ...

The weather is starting to warm up, and with that will come the return of seasonal allergies. Humans are not the only ones affected; our pets, particularly dogs, are also susceptible to allergies. In ...

Temaril-P for dogs is an FDA-approved medication used to relieve itching and coughing. It contains two active ingredients ...

I have a 4-year-old Boston terrier. He has suffered from allergies and skin infections. Changing his diet and putting him on medication for his allergies have helped stopped his frantic scratching.