With spring making its presence felt, many of us are dealing with ailments like sneezing and itchy eyes. Our dog can also show similar symptoms, mainly in the form of intense itching.
With movements that impress for its flexibility, the dog he brings his hind leg behind the ear and begins to scratch. It’s an image we see quite often and while it could be something normal or even funny, in some cases it’s a sign of something more troubling.
Even if we don’t live in the country or in places with trees and parks, spring always manages to find us and apart from the optimistic note it offers, it also brings some annoying symptoms, both to us and to our beloved pets.
The possible reasons why the dog is itchy
There are various causes that can cause your dog to itch and need to scratch. From simple boredom to some dermatological problemwe should observe our four-legged friend in order to save him from possible dangers. So what could be wrong with him?
– Allergies. In addition to humans, they also occur in animals and may come from pollen or dust.
– Skin condition. The reaction to something that irritated the dog’s skin, from a synthetic fabric blanket to a detergent it came in contact with.
– External parasites. Such are the ticks and the fleaswhich burrow into the dog’s coat and can even cause death if not treated immediately.
– Bitten by a mosquito, bee or other insect. One of the symptoms they will experience is itching in that particular spot.
– Intolerance to an ingredient contained in something eaten. In addition to itching, it can also cause stomach upsets such as vomiting and diarrhea.
– Bacteria in the ear. It is an area on the dog’s body that we forget to take care of, resulting in infections.
So we see that in addition to the dangers of spring, such as insects or pollen allergy, there are other causes that can cause itching in our dog. What should we do? See below:
– We make sure to be consistent with the deworming plan given to us by the vet. Even in the winter months, we should follow the dates, since we live in a country where mild weather prevails in most areas. Ticks can find their way to our dog’s coat all the time, even in winter.
– We brush our dog’s coat regularly and we use the right tools that suit his hair. At the same time, we ask a professional groomer or the vet to tell us how to check for ourselves if there is something stuck in the coat tick.
– We bathe him with products that are exclusively for dogs, depending on their breed and coat and according to the frequency recommended by the veterinarian.
– We record any changes to products dog grooming, food, fabrics we have recently used so we can see if the itching is coming from them.
– We contact the vet if we see that he does it often during the day or that he has other symptoms, such as hair loss, anorexia or upset stomach. He with an examination of the animal and maybe blood tests will see what is going on. Treatment can be medication or some form of diet if the itching is from a food allergy. We should not consult the internet for medical matters, nor change the instructions given to us by the doctor. He is the only one who knows what our fluffy friend needs.
Every guardian knows his dog and knows his habits. If we detect an unusual behavior in our four-legged friend, if he has a behavior that he has not had before, we monitor the course of the situation and are ready to talk to the veterinarian. At the same time, it is important to choose shampoos, fabrics, foods that are specific for dogs. If we are not sure, we consult the experts.
