Puppy scratching without fleas: Is it allergies? What can I do?

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My 4 month old puppy has been scratching himself whenever he’s sitting alone ( either bitting his leg or scratching his body or under his ear ) . I’ve got him checked by my vets and he doesn’t have any ticks or fleas . Is that allergy ? If yes then what kind of medicine or food should I give so that he can stop his irritation . Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 3 months and 19 days old | 26 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is pretty common for young puppies to scratch more often than older dogs, and it doesn't necessarily mean they have an allergy. If he has been checked recently for fleas and his ears have been examined you could ask your veterinarian if a fish oil supplement might be okay to try. I also sometimes recommend trying an antihistamine for mild cases of allergies although they may not be very effective. A food allergy is diagnosed by starting a hypoallergenic diet trial with a therapeutic diet that would be available through your veterinarian. Contact your vet to see what they might recommend as a first step.

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