What Makes Dogs Itch Besides Fleas?

Itching is an uncomfortable sensation that can make a dog scratch continuously. Taking your dog to the vet is the best way to have your dog correctly diagnosed. This ensures the right kind of treatment will be given.

Types

There are many types of itching that can affect dogs. Some of these include allergies, bacterial or fungal infection, obsessive licking and parasites such as scabies.

Scabies Mites

Scabies mites are parasites that can burrow in a dog's skin and cause intense itching. The ears, abdomen and chest are areas that are affected the most.

Allergies

Dogs can be allergic to trees and grass pollens, which can cause severe itching only when it's allergy season or all year long.

Yeast

Dogs can itch from a systemic yeast infection called Candida Albicans. Dogs also get yeast infections on the skin and ears.

Auto-immune diseases

Auto-immune diseases, such as discord lupus erythematosus, can affect the skin of dogs. It causes scabs and crusts that can cause itching.

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References

• Types of Dogs Itch
• Causes of Dogs Itch