Why does my dog keep scratching?
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2 Answers
Occasional itching and scratching is natural dog behavior. Problems only arise, when our dog starts to itch and scratch with extreme frequency.
Common reasons for extreme dog itchiness include- Allergies, Bacterial infection, or Skin parasites.
There are several reasons for your dog to itch. Some causes are fleas,mites and skin problems including dry skin,hot spots,and skin infections. Your dog also always neesds to be properly groomed. Seeing a vet is always the best thing to do if itchy skin is a on going issue.