Dog Itching No Fleas Or Rash. W hen a dog is itching scratching chewing or licking themselves nonstop the first cause of our pet s discomfort that we often think of is fleas. But that doesn t mean you need to let these bugs make you or your dog miserable. You also need to treat any other animals in the household.
Itching is also medically known as pruritus fleas are usually the main cause of irritation and itching in dogs especially when left to breed and multiply on dog s skin. However there are several other factors that can cause skin itchiness ranging from allergies to hormonal problems or stress.
That means cleaning your home to make sure no eggs or immature fleas remain to return to your dog s fur.
A skin rash is likely to develop due to an allergic reaction to the bite or sting and cause your pet s entire body to be itchy. An occasional flea bite is normal for most dogs and not a cause for concern if you bathe your dog with anti flea shampoo regularly but if you notice that your dog has been scratching practically nonstop for several days you might want to check underneath his fur. A skin rash is likely to develop due to an allergic reaction to the bite or sting and cause your pet s entire body to be itchy. You also need to treat any other animals in the household.
