My dog's got itchy skin. What are my options?
Dogs itch and scratch for many different reasons and sometimes for absolutely no reason at all.
Yep, every dog has to scratch at some time…and it’s completely normal.
However if dry, itchy or flaky skin is making your dog uncomfortable and you notice that your dog is chewing and biting to the point of wounding herself, you need to seek veterinary help.
Itchy Skin
Itchy skin or pruritus , the medical...
My vet put my dog on Apoquel. What does that mean?
As we all know, occassional itching is a fact of life for dogs.
However allergies (fleas, environmental, food and contact) and the condition of your dogs skin (infection, dryness, oilyness) may sometimes cause more frequent or constant itching and scratching, with changes in skin colouration, changes to body odor and hair loss indicating a serious condition in your dog.
So what does all of this mean? Don’t fret…...