Pruritus in dogs is simply the feeling of itchiness that makes a dog want to scratch, chew, lick, or rub their hair and skin. It’s common with skin disorders, parasitic infections, skin allergies, tick and flea infestations, and several other conditions.
Even scratching at an itch, itself, can add to inflammation and pruritus in dogs. Itching can be mild and have little effect on…
