Why is my dog itching her ears and paws? Is it allergies or fleas?

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How itchy would my dog be if she had scabies? Had fleas in Sept which caused severe FAD. Treated with Frontline+ and home treated as well. Went to vet 1 month ago and said no evidence of fleas but always had dry skin so medicated shampoo and prednisone given. Helped a lot so only itchy a little bit in ears and paws. No more scabs/hotspots/redness. Skin is red when scratching but fades to normal when done. A lot of sneezing/itching after walks outside. OTC sprays helps with itching. Allergies? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 9 years old

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Scabies is VERY itchy, in both pets and the humans that it can also affect. I suspect that Trisha is having issues with allergies at this time. The brown staining around her ears is often caused by a yeast infection, which is usually from allergy inflammation. The brown staining around her vulva can be caused by excessive licking (because of itch), UTI, yeast infection, among a few other things. With a history of severe FAD, she should be on a monthly flea preventative, even if you aren't seeing fleas, since it only takes 1 flea bite to cause a flare-up of total-body itching. The most common cause of itching feet and ears is food allergies, so it is a good idea to discuss a food trial or a prescription hypoallergenic dog food with your vet, in addition to medications to help with the itching in the short term. Here is some more helpful information: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2499 https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-things-you-can-do-at-home-to-keep-your-dog-s-allergies-at-bay-t/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/most-common-reasons-why-dogs-chew-their-paws/

Why is my dog itching her ears and paws? Is it allergies or fleas?

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