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Why is my dog scratching all over after touching bougainvillea?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 7 years and 6 months old | 100 lbs

Will my dog scrathing himself on bougainvillea bush cause him to scratch himself all over ?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 8th, 2017

\it's definitely possible, he could be allergic to this bush and if this is the case that could the reason why he is scratching all over. if the itchiness does not seem to stop in the next 12 hours i strongly recommend taking him to the vet in order to get it treated.

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