While some dogs do not have any problems with itching or allergies, around the beautiful Emerald Coast, itching is almost a way of life. For those pet owners who are blessed with a dog that does not ...

When fleas and ticks show up on your dog, you want them gone fast. These parasitic pests cause discomfort that prompts your furry pal to scratch, which leads to irritation. Flea and tick bites can ...

MOORE, Okla., Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Why does a dog keep scratching even when there are no fleas in sight? According to a HelloNation article, the answer is not always simple. In Moore, ...

Dog itching nonstop? Learn why allergies overlap, how flea control and diet trials work, and which treatments actually bring ...

Dear Dr. Fox: I have a shih tzu/bichon-mix who scratches his face a lot. There are no fleas, and his vet can find no apparent reason for the itching. Could you advise me of the best way to solve this ...

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 ...

From itching and hair loss to visible parasites, here are the early signs that suggest a dog may have ticks or fleas, and why ...

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, ...

Infestations, whether caused by fleas or ticks, affect a dog’s overall comfort. Dogs may appear restless or unable to settle ...

Dogs have fur, and they also have sensitive skin beneath it. It is not unusual for a dog to spend a good part of the day scratching or licking its fur, but excessive grooming can be a sign of a ...