Normally, pruritus (dog itching) is caused by a combination of factors.
Dry skin can combine with allergens and / or flea bites to make a dog itchy. Dry skin is more easily irritated than healthy skin - so if allergens get on the dog's dry skin or a flea bites into a dog's dry skin the dog may become exceedingly itchy.
People often assume that fleas are the cause of the itching (pruritus). There usually are a number of things that interact with each other to cause the itch. While a dog may be scratching, itching and chewing because fleas are biting at him, he also could be scratching and itching because his skin is irritated and/or dry. Allergens can cause itching in dogs. Often, dog itching is from a COMBINATION OF DRY SKIN, FLEAS, ALLERGENS, and IRRITATION. The dog has dry skin, allergens get on the dog, a flea bites, and then the skin gets irritated. Mites can also irritate the skin and cause itching.
For more information on solving dog itching problems, read the following pages:
Dog Itching - Pruritus in Dogs – Causes And Treatments
Home Remedies For Dog Itch – THE MIRACLE CURE FOR ITCHY DOGS! (A Comprehensive Guide)
What to do For a Dog Who is Scratching Their Hair Out
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