Fleas are the most common cause of allergies and dog itch. If your dog is sensitive to flea bites, it takes only one bite to set off the itch cycle, so before anything,check your pet to make sure you are not dealing with a flea problem. Learn more about flea and tick control to help protect your pet and offer him comfort.

While occasional itching is common in dogs, the allergies listed below can cause persistent, constant itching that can impact a pet’s quality of life.

Flea allergy

Food allergy

Environmental indoor and outdoor allergens (seasonal pollen, dust mites, mold)

Contact allergy (carpet shampoo, lawn chemicals, insecticides)