{"id":20205,"date":"2022-03-25T11:09:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-constantly-scratching-but-has-no-fleas\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:09:12","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:09:12","slug":"why-is-my-dog-constantly-scratching-but-has-no-fleas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-constantly-scratching-but-has-no-fleas\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dog constantly scratching but has no fleas?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-constantly-scratching-but-has-no-fleas\/#Why_is_my_dog_constantly_scratching_but_has_no_fleas\" title=\"Why is my dog constantly scratching but has no fleas?\">Why is my dog constantly scratching but has no fleas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-constantly-scratching-but-has-no-fleas\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_constant_scratching\" title=\"What can I give my dog for constant scratching?\">What can I give my dog for constant scratching?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-constantly-scratching-but-has-no-fleas\/#What_causes_excessive_scratching_in_dogs\" title=\"What causes excessive scratching in dogs?\">What causes excessive scratching in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-constantly-scratching-but-has-no-fleas\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_itching_even_without_fleas\" title=\"Why does my dog keep itching even without fleas?\">Why does my dog keep itching even without fleas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-constantly-scratching-but-has-no-fleas\/#How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_scratching\" title=\"How can I get my dog to stop scratching?\">How can I get my dog to stop scratching?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-constantly-scratching-but-has-no-fleas\/#What_causes_a_dog_to_itch_excessively\" title=\"What causes a dog to itch excessively?\">What causes a dog to itch excessively?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_constantly_scratching_but_has_no_fleas\"><\/span>Why is my dog constantly scratching but has no fleas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to fleas, <b>another cause of intense scratching could be mites. These parasites can lead to a skin condition known as &#8216;sarcoptic mange&#8217;. Mange is incredibly uncomfortable, and it is zoonotic, meaning it can be passed from animal to human.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_constant_scratching\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for constant scratching?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Can I Put On My Dog To Relieve Itching?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coconut oil.<\/li>\n<li>Oatmeal baths.<\/li>\n<li>Apple cider vinegar and water mix.<\/li>\n<li>Chamomile and green tea soak.<\/li>\n<li>Baking soda and water paste.<\/li>\n<li>Aloe vera gel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>21-Jan-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_excessive_scratching_in_dogs\"><\/span>What causes excessive scratching in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pruritus due to skin disease is one of the most common reasons dog owners seek veterinary care. <b>Flea allergy dermatitis, seasonal allergies or atopy, food allergies, contact dermatitis (e.g., soaps and perfumes), and sarcoptic mange (mites) are some of the most common causes of pruritus in dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_itching_even_without_fleas\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep itching even without fleas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When dog scratching gets out of hand, it is often the result of <b>allergies to food or environmental triggers, including mold and pollen. Dogs may also develop a skin irritation called contact dermatitis when they encounter substances like pesticides or soap. Boredom or anxiety.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_scratching\"><\/span>How can I get my dog to stop scratching?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>6 Tools to Help Protect Your Itchy Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Booties. Booties can go a long way in keeping your dog from scratching himself to a pulp.  <\/li>\n<li>T-shirts.  <\/li>\n<li>Elizabethan Collar.  <\/li>\n<li>Compression Shirts.  <\/li>\n<li>Bach Flower Remedies.  <\/li>\n<li>Chews.<\/li>\n<p>22-Feb-2016<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_a_dog_to_itch_excessively\"><\/span>What causes a dog to itch excessively?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pruritus due to skin disease is one of the most common reasons dog owners seek veterinary care. <b>Flea allergy dermatitis, seasonal allergies or atopy, food allergies, contact dermatitis (e.g., soaps and perfumes), and sarcoptic mange (mites) are some of the most common causes of pruritus in dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my dog constantly scratching but has no fleas?What can I give my dog for constant scratching?What causes excessive scratching in dogs?Why does my dog keep itching even without fleas?How can I get my dog to stop scratching?What causes a dog to itch excessively? 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