So your dog is itchy all the time? Persistent redness or rash? Constant ear infections? Even if it’s just occasional, or only seasonal, you’ve come to the right place.
I am a veterinary nurse, working in a small animal skin clinic, and so I’d like to think I know a thing or two about skin by now.
I truly want to help you get to the bottom of your dog’s itchy skin issue if I can.
Why I’ve Decided To Write This Post
I’ve read too many articles like, ‘My dog is itchy all the time’ and ‘How coconut oil will solve your dog’s itchy skin issue’.
I’m sorry but, no coconut oil likely won’t fix a dog’s skin issue, and neither will Tumeric! It might help but it is not going to fix the cause.
My Dog Is Itchy All The Time Help! Right enough chit chat lets get to it!
Why is my dog itchy? Well, this post isn’t going to solve that question straight away, and neither will searching Dr. Google.
However, I hope that this post will encourage you to start the process, In finding the CAUSE of your fur babies itchy skin and then ultimately solving the issues.
Lets Answer Some Common Questions:
How can I get my dog to stop scratching?
Find the cause of there itchy skin. Take your dog to the vet and start a plan on finding out what is causing your dog to itch.
Your vet will have many medical options to help give your dog relief immediately. However, finding the cause of the itch is key.
What causes severe itching in dogs?
Skin is very diverse there are so many reasons why.
Some examples of severe itching are food, environmental, and flea allergies.
However, many other medical conditions can cause itchy skin, please always take your animal to a vet and find the cause of their itchy skin.
What can I give my dog for itchy skin?
Your Vet has many medications and topical treatments for various skin conditions. Itchy Skin management is very possible, curing chronic skin conditions completely can be tricky.
Please always take your pet and their itchy skin to your vet.
Sometimes There Is No Cure, skin Can Be Tricky, But It Can Be Managed Well.
Take My Itchy Dog Skin Quiz
9 Questions To Help You Find The Cause Of Your Dogs Skin Problem.
Skin disease in dogs is so diverse and there truly are many reasons why your dog could be itchy!
Yes, some are easyish and others are not.
I’m talking about the not so easy cases in this post.
Eg: they have had more than one flare, and have already tried a few different options only to have the issues return.
I’m sorry, this isn’t likely going to be solved overnight, or by one Vet clinic visit. I wish it could.
Problem skin can be stressful, owners feel like they have already spent a small fortune, and watching their itchy fur baby tear themselves apart again! Is not fun!
We are empathetic this is happening.
It sucks! We understand and truly want to help you.
How can I start finding the cause to my dogs itchy skin then?
Go to see a vet! Be ready to ask some questions.
Tell them you want to go further into this and find the cause.
Be aware skin cases take time. So prepare to be patient.
Remember, time-wise your vet is like your GP, they typically get 15mins with you and your dog. Before the next client and patient are waiting to see them.
Most Owners are expecting a vet to solve the dog’s skin issue in that 15mins. Unfortunately, this is not always realistic, especially with more complicated skin diseases.
Ask Them For A Referal To A Skin Clinic.
If it’s needed, a vet will offer you a referral to an animal dermatology clinic, like the one where I work.
But You can always ask for one or jump on the internet to see if there is one in your area.
I can not recommend a Derm Clinic more,
We are focused solely on that niche so it is a great option
However, not everyone’s budget can afford referral to a derm clinic.
In conculusion
When you started reading this, you were probably hoping for some magical fix and I’m so sorry I can’t give you that.
I would love nothing more than for coconut oil or turmeric to be the answer but unfortunately, it’s not!
You should check out these posts as they are all things that work towards finding the CAUSE of the itch!
How overwashing your dog can cause skin issues:
https://furfunme.com/pets/why-owners-should-wash-their-dogs-less/
Food Allergies in Dogs and What to do:
https://furfunme.com/pets/food-allergy-trial/
Environmental Allergies In Dogs – How they make them itchy.
https://furfunme.com/fur-fun-with-pets/environmental-allergies-in-dogs/
Fleas And Why Owners Need To Prevent Them:
https://furfunme.com/fur-fun-with-pets/fleas-on-humans/
Why My Dog Gets Itchy In Winter?
https://furfunme.com/fur-fun-with-pets/dog-gets-itchy-in-winter/
As Always thanks for reading xx
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What can I give my dog for itchy skin?
How can I get my dog to stop scratching?
Your vet will have many medical options to help give your dog relief immediately. However, finding the cause of the itch is key.
Why is my dog so itchy but has no fleas?
The could have an underlying medical condition.
Take your dog to see your vet asap.
What causes severe itching in dogs?
Also, many other medical conditions can cause itchy skin, please always take your animal to a vet and find the cause of their itchy skin.