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Why is my dog scratching his eyes and losing fur? What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Italian Greyhound | Male | unneutered | 16 lbs

My dog scratches his eyes all day to where he has now lost all his fur. He cries and scratches all day is there anything I can do?

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 24th, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Zion. I recommend that he sees his veterinarian as he appears very uncomfortable. He could be suffering from an overgrowth of mites, a ringworm infection or even an allergy such as to something in his diet. His veterinarian will likely recommend some skin testing to determine the cause of his problems. From there, medication can be prescribed. In the meantime, place an E-collar on him to prevent any further scratching. I hope this information helps!

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