When fleas and ticks show up on your dog, you want them gone fast. These parasitic pests cause discomfort that prompts your furry pal to scratch, which leads to irritation. Flea and tick bites can ...

How to figure out why your dog is itchy, and what to do about it. “Depending on the season or the frequency of itching, it definitely warrants a trip to your veterinarian or your veterinary ...

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 ...

Scratching, licking, and rolling around on their tummy are common behaviors in dogs, but sometimes these actions can get out of control when they are feeling itchy. You don’t want your pet to feel ...

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 ...

Last week I featured a letter from Bob Rumsey, whose dog can’t stop scratching. I listed the six things that can make dogs scratch, and dear readers wrote in with some suggestions to help scratch that ...

August has been named Itchy Pet Awareness Month. Every dog scratches from time to time, but if your dog scratches excessively, it is time to make an appointment with a veterinarian to ease his ...

If you're a pet owner, there may be something your dog is trying to tell you. After all, it's surprising what they can let you know via their actions. For example, constant itching can be a sign that ...