Dog Keeps Itching No Fleas. However that doesn t make it any easier to witness your dog suffer. To diagnose and treat your dog s itchy skin problems stand them over a white surface and comb their fur to see if any fleas jump out. Although ticks are often visible to the naked eye fleas often go unseen until there is a large infestation and mites are microscopic.
However that doesn t make it any easier to witness your dog suffer. If you don t find fleas check your dog s ears elbows and stomach for small mites which can also cause itching.
Itching and scratching is a common issue among dogs.
Among the most common causes for compulsive dog licking chewing or scratching behaviors are fleas ticks and mites. To treat the itching take your dog to the vet and ask about prescription shampoos and medications. However there are cases whereby your dog may be experiencing intense itching and does not have fleas in her coat. 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 however other than fleas there s a wide.
