Why is my dog scratching her face and chewing her paws so much?

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My yorkie is scratching her muzzle on sharp corners where ever. She is healthy and has no fleas. She also sometimes chews her two front paws. We have tried everything. Please help- for Sophie. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | 14 years and 3 months old | 12 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Place an e-collar (cone) on her to prevent further rubbing or trauma. By your description, Sophie may have allergies. These can be frustrating to diagnose since there are many causes (fleas, foods, inhaled, contactor seasonal). You may not see any fleas, but in sensitive dogs, just one flea bite can trigger a reaction. Have your veterinarian physically examine Sophie. She may need antibiotics to treat any infection, steroids to stop the itch and antihistamines to prevent it from recurring. Discuss allergy testing, hydrolyzed diets and food elimination trials with your vet during the exam.

Why is my dog scratching her face and chewing her paws so much?

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