I remember once being at a scientific conference where a dog behaviorist was telling us, "Sometimes behavior problems don't have a behavioral cause. This became clear to me when my 2-year-old English ...

Scratching, licking, and rolling around on their tummy are common behaviors in dogs, but sometimes these actions can get out of control when they are feeling itchy. You don't want your pet to feel ...

Dogs itch just like we do. However, it isn’t easy for them to resist the urge to scratch, and they can’t get quick relief on ...

Prompt management of itchy skin and hot spots matters! Of course, a veterinarian’s primary concern is your pet’s comfort and quality of life. By preventing the escalation of skin issues, reducing self ...

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, ...

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” ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Intense itching in dogs often points to allergies. A veterinarian can identify the cause, and a damp cloth or unscented pet wipes ...

GREENFIELD, Ind., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) today released a new report highlighting the significance of America's Itchy Dogs and the impact itch has ...

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 ...