DEAR PET TALK: When dogs are patted softly, do they itch? EV, Mr. Wironen’s 4th Grade, Reingold School, Fitchburg DEAR EV: A lot of factors can make a dog itch, and some dogs can develop “hot spots” ...

Expensive clinic visits and high vet bills – not to mention all those costly allergy medications your vet can prescribe – may be the reason why you put off taking your itchy, allergic pooch to the ...

Skin itchiness in a dog is called canine atopic dermatitis. In addition to scratching, the dog may lick and chew at the affected area. Continual scratching can cause the affected area to become red, ...

Every day, itchy dogs shuffle into Elizabeth Falk’s veterinary office. Some can’t stop chewing their feet or scratching their bellies. Others have red, smelly ears, or rashes on their skin. All are ...

An itchy pet is a miserable one — and for their humans, it’s often heartbreaking to watch them constantly scratch, lick, or chew at their skin. Whether it's a dog shaking its head nonstop or a cat ...

Veterinary dermatology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of complex skin diseases, including skin infections, allergies, and ear disease. “Common” skin issues like itchy skin and ear infections ...

Both our beloved and much-missed English bulldog, Winston, and our current bichon-poodle mix, Lily, have battled nonstop allergies and skin issues. A neighbor whose dog suffered similar afflictions ...

Is your fur baby constantly scratching, biting, itching, or licking their skin? Itchy skin is one of the most common issues ...

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 ...

Dogs can get itchy paws for all kinds of reasons, but environmental allergens are often the biggest culprit—things like pollen, dust mites, ragweed, mold, or even lawn chemicals your pup picks up on ...