Parasites such as fleas, mites and ticks are at the top of the list as causes for itchy dogs. Fleas can cause flea allergy dermatitis with just one bite so it is essential that your dog is on the proper flea, tick and parasite control and that your home is clear of them too.

There are many allergens and toxins that are found in your home, yard and environment that can be the cause of itching. Many of them are things that you use every day and are completely unaware that they are harming your pet.

Ayruveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine are ancient healing modalities that have been practiced for thousands of years. They utilize elements, personality traits and a myriad for other information to assess the health and overall condition of an animal. These systems can be extremely insightful and can tell you what element is imbalanced and causing physical issues and what may be causing your dog’s quirky personality traits too. When you can discover what is out of balance the majority of the time it can be corrected through diet, herbs and exercise.

Nutrition and diet play an extremely important part of your dog’s health. It is important to discover what food is a good match for your dog. Everyone loves giving tasty treats and snacks but the truth is what you are feeding them can easily be the cause of your itchy dog.

Supplements can be a blessing and a curse for your itchy pet. Supplements are generally unregulated and the effects are not always studied and known. They include products such as: vitamins, minerals, herbs and essential oils just to name a few.

Stinky dog? Bath time. Itchy dog? Bath time. Many times we resort to bathing our furry friends too frequently, with the wrong products and this can perpetuate the itch cycle. It is important to gain some knowledge about your dogs skin and the products you use for bathing the itchy dog.