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Why is my dog biting, licking, and scratching? Could it be allergies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkipoo | Male | neutered | 2 years and 9 months old | 13 lbs

My dog bites and licks and scratch himself. I dont think he has fleas. But why does he do that?

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 2nd, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Shadow may have an allergy causing the itching. I would recommend using the below following products to see if they help relieve the itching. If the symptoms persist, I would recommend switching to a different food to see if a diet change relieves the allergies. I would recommend Science Diet or Royal Canin for a new diet if you end up doing a food trial. I Hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further! 1. Welactin omega 3 fish oil capsules for dogs 2. Douxo PS Calm shampoo and bathe twice weekly 3. Essential 6 spot on by Dermoscent ***all of the above products can be found online quite easily***

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 19th, 2017

    Scratching can be caused by various reasons such as fleas, mites ,fungal infection, bacterial infection and allergies. the first 4 needs to be ruled out before we start treating for allergies. in order to do that first de-flea Hershey with a high quality flea treatment such as advantage spot on (bathing does not kill fleas) , if it doesn't help - take him to the vet in order to check for/treat the other possibilities. If everything is ruled out, then an allergy treatment can be started. Usually an hypoallergenic food is a good way to start together with anti histamines. if it doesn't help - the best solution is a medication called Apoquel which treats allergies with great success and without side effects.

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