My Shih Tzu won't stop scratching, not fleas. Is it allergies?

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My Shih Tzu will not stop scratching different parts of his body. I have checked and it is not fleas. I think it is allergies. How can I fix it? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 2 years and 1 month old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

I agree that allergies are one of the most likely causes for your dog's scratching - this is a very common problem for many dogs in the summer. But there are other possible causes also that should be ruled out first - itching can also be caused by skin mites (mange), or bacterial or fungal infections. If the itching is allergy related, you can try bathing in a dog shampoo with either cortisone or aloe and oatmeal to help soothe the itching. But most allergy problems in dogs require prescription medications to treat successfully, so I would recommend having your dog examined by a vet if bathing her isn't helpful.

My Shih Tzu won't stop scratching, not fleas. Is it allergies?

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