Top Ten Reasons Why Your Pet May Be Itchy
by Jean Hofve, DVM, Veterinary Advisor to Only
Natural Pet
Itching—and the scratching, biting, and licking that goes with it—is one of the most common health problems in dogs and cats. Frequent head-shaking, scratching, rubbing, chewing, or licking some area of skin (including ears) means there’s a problem with itching, technically called “pruritis.