WHAT TO DO FOR AN ITCHY DOG

Has your dog been itching lately, for seemingly, no reason? He or she doesn’t have fleas but they continue to itch. Here are some of the reasons why dogs do this and what you can do to help. Persistent itching in a dog can be caused by Eczema. Eczema is a medical condition in which patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with blisters that cause itching and bleeding, sometimes resulting from a reaction to irritation, but more typically having no external cause. Dogs are prone to having this and can actually lose fur as a result. Your dog could be allergic to something and that is what is causing them to itch. Narrowing down what they are allergic to can be quite the task. There are certain plants and grasses, chemicals that are sprayed on gardens and park, as well as being allergic to the food they eat. A poor or unbalanced diet in a dog can lead to a dog itching. The skin has a very delicate balance and, if disrupted, can cause dry, flakey patches to occur. This, again, can also be because of the food they are eating is causing an allergic reaction. Having a dirty coat can bring about itching. Dogs love to roll around on the ground causing them to get dirt, grass, twigs, bugs and other items that will make your dog itch.

     Grooming your dog, making sure your dog has a good and well balanced diet; a clean coat of fur and possibly medication can help with your dogs itching. Make sure to brush your dog after every bath you give him/her so that all the soap and excess fur does not create an irritant. The better they eat, the better they feel, so make sure you are feeding them something they are not allergic to. Bathe your dog as often as possible as not to have a buildup of dirt, hair and dog smell. If itching persists, see a veterinarian. 

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