My dog's paws, mouth, and ears are red. Why are they so itchy?

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My dogs paws are red and she keeps licking them. Her mouth area and ears at a bit too. Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Female | spayed | 2 years and 6 months old | 18 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about Bella Roca! These symptoms you describe can be seen with allergies in dogs. We can have allergies to things in the environment like grass, pollen, dust, etc. We can have allergies to flea bites. We can have allergies to food ingredients. If allergies are mild, we can sometimes treat them with a fatty acid supplement and an antihistamine such as Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or Cetirizine (Zyrtec). I would recommend discussing Bella's symptoms with her vet to see if they feel an antihistamine will be safe an appropriate for Bella. Fatty Acid supplements are available over the counter at your vet, pet stores, or online such as the Omega Benefits product at VRS https://www.vrshealth.com/canine-products/?petcoach=1977956 . This would be the starting point for most dogs with these symptoms. In more severe cases, prescription medications or diets may be required http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2604 .

My dog's paws, mouth, and ears are red. Why are they so itchy?

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