A dog's coat protects against cold, sun and injury, but the skin beneath is just as important — and can be a source of health ...

Recognize warning signs of skin problems in dogs, such as itching and hair loss. Explore conditions, treatments, and prevention tips.

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, ...

Scratching, licking, and rolling around on their tummy are common behaviors in dogs, but sometimes these actions can get out of control when they are feeling itchy. You don’t want your pet to feel ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. How to figure out why your dog is itchy, and what to do about it. “Depending on the season or the frequency of itching, it ...

Dogs with itchy ears will scratch their ears, shake their heads, and rub their ears against surfaces. You might also note an abnormal odor from the ear, redness in the canal or on the ear flap, and ...

Now, of course allergies can happen at any time but generally, as with people, spring through fall tends to be the times.

DEAR PET TALK: When dogs are patted softly, do they itch? EV, Mr. Wironen’s 4th Grade, Reingold School, Fitchburg DEAR EV: A lot of factors can make a dog itch, and some dogs can develop “hot spots” ...

Itching dogs drive us crazy, thumpa-thumpa-thumping against the floor when digging at themselves next to the bed all night while we are trying to sleep. Cats with an itch tend to be more subtle, ...

Allergic inflammation plays a big role in allergy reactions and contributes to the itching and chewing commonly seen with allergies. Histamine is an important part of this inflammatory process. The ...

Both our beloved and much-missed English bulldog, Winston, and our current bichon-poodle mix, Lily, have battled nonstop allergies and skin issues. A neighbor whose dog suffered similar afflictions ...