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, ...

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” ...

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 ...

I remember once being at a scientific conference where a dog behaviorist was telling us, "Sometimes behavior problems don't have a behavioral cause. This became clear to me when my 2-year-old English ...