Itchy dog keeping you up at night? Skip the home remedies and ask your local itch expert

There are many causes of itchy skin in dogs including infections, parasites and allergies.
While home remedies and over-the-counter products can sometimes help,more often they prove to be ineffective, wasting time and money. And the end result? Your dog is left suffering with itch!

That’s why you need to ask your local itch expert: your vet.

To treat itch correctly, you need to know the underlying cause of the itch. As vets, we use our knowledge and experience to correctly diagnose that cause. We can then tailor an effective treatment plan to suit your dog’s needs.

	Fleas are one of the most common causes of itchy skin in dogs but did you know they are not the only parasite that could be involved? Mites can also cause very itchy and uncomfortable skin.

Bacteria and yeast infections can make your dog very uncomfortable. On top of the itching, infections can lead to redness, rashes and a bad smell!

Dogs can be allergic to many of the things that cause hayfever in people, like dust mites, weeds, trees and grasses. Instead of sneezing, allergic dogs typically develop very itchy skin.

We are your local itch experts and are here to help. We can assess your dog's skin, understand their specific risk factors, and use special tests — like looking under the microscope — to specifically identify what is making your dog itchy. 

Once we know this, we can develop a tailored treatment plan that is effective in keeping your dog itch free. We offer the latest advancements in skin care, including new steroid-free treatment options that can provide rapid and sustained relief for your dog, without steroid side-effects
 

So if your dog is itchy, ask us and rest easy knowing your dog’s health is in expert hands.