Why Is My Dog Itchy? Questionnaire

1 Where is your dog itching most?

2 What do you see?

Redness or inflamed skin Bad smell, greasy skin, or ear odor Dry flakes or dull coat Hair loss, scabs, or sores Fleas, flea dirt, or lots of rump scratching Nothing obvious, just scratching

3 How long has this been going on?

Suddenly, within a few days Comes and goes seasonally More than a few weeks Not sure

4 Any recent changes?

New food, treat, chew, or supplement New shampoo, laundry, floor cleaner, or spray More grass, pollen, swimming, hiking, or park time Missed or changed flea prevention More stress, boredom, or licking when alone No clear change

5 Any red flags?

Open wound, bleeding, pus, swelling, or hot painful skin Ear pain, strong ear smell, or head tilt Severe distress, cannot sleep, or constant scratching Low energy, feverish, vomiting, or not eating None of these

Your next-step map

Most likely patterns to check

Based on your answers, start with these possibilities and next steps.

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What to do next

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Skin + allergies

Why is my dog itchy?

Common itch buckets