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Why is my dog itching? Could it be allergies, fleas, or food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Female | spayed | 2 years and 8 months old | 21 lbs

Wondering what this can be. Is it allergies?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 14th, 2018

This is probably caused by an allergic reaction. first of all make sure you de-flea Bella regularly every month with a high quality spot on (ex. Advantage) as fleas are by far the most common reason for these reactions. If the fleas are not the problem, it could be an allergic reaction to food or an environmental factor. this is more complicated to treat and will sometimes require medications such as Steroids, anti histamines or cyclosporin in order to stop the allergy.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 4th, 2019

    This is probably caused by an allergic reaction. first of all make sure you de-flea Roxy regularly every month with a high quality spot on (ex. Advantage) as fleas are by far the most common reason for these reactions. If the fleas are not the problem, it could be an allergic reaction to food or an environmental factor. this is more complicated to treat and will sometimes require medications such as Steroids, anti histamines or cyclosporin in order to stop the allergy.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 13th, 2018

    This is probably caused by an allergic reaction. first of all make sure you de-flea Coco regularly every month with a high quality spot on (ex. Advantage) as fleas are by far the most common reason for these reactions. If the fleas are not the problem, it could be an allergic reaction to food or an environmental factor. this is more complicated to treat and will sometimes require medications such as Steroids, anti histamines or cyclosporin in order to stop the allergy.

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