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 ...

If you've noticed your dog constantly licking their paws, it's important to understand that the reasons can go far beyond common culprits like fleas or mites. This behavior shouldn’t be ignored, as it ...

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, ...

Which dog itch spray is best? Dogs itch just like we do, often for all the same reasons, such as seasonal allergies and bug bites. However, it isn’t easy for them to resist the urge to scratch, and ...

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” ...

However, there are other reasons dogs may lick their legs. This post was updated on September 24, 2025 to clarify factors involved in a dog’s social nature, susceptibility of dogs to allergies, how ...

Dr. Meghan Herron serves as the senior director of behavior, research and education at Gigi’s, a shelter organization dedicated to improving the lives of shelter dogs. Prior to … You’d be surprised to ...