All dogs scratch at sometime, and here are a few reasons why your dog may have an itch.

The first one is those irritating mites all pet lovers are aware of; the flea. You dog may have an infestation or have an allergy to flea bites. See if there are any fleas visible on your pets coat its an infestation.

Once you have established whether you pet is infested or not, a good flea control method should be used. It will kill fleas if they are present, but should also take care of a flea bite allergy.

There are many skin complaints that make dogs itch. Bug bite, bacterial and fungus are the common ones. Tell tale signs are reddened skin which is moist and there could also be an unpleasant odor. Try a specialized shampoo first to see if the symptoms are alleviated.

Watch your dog when he scratches? Is he losing fur? If he is, mange could be the cause of his discomfort.

The only way to diagnose Mange is for a vet to take scrapings of skin and for them to be checked in a laboratory to see if the mite is present. The vet will then prescribe medication.

So you have ruled out all of the above yet your dog is still scratching, what d you do next? A major possibility is now an allergy to something in or around the home. This could be anything from dust to plants and pollen.

If there is a pattern to his scratching and it worsens during the warm weather it many be an allergy to pollen or grass.

A dog can suffer extreme discomfort from persistent itching and it is well worth the time and effort it may take to pinpoint the cause. You dog will be so much happier.

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