Why is my German Shepherd itching and biting? How can I help him?

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I have a 6 year old male german shephard. He has a skin irritation thats causing him to constantly itch and bite himself. What could it be and what can i do to help him itch and bite less? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 6 years and 2 months old | 100 lbs

Tomasz Wnuk · Accepted Answer

Most likely he has allergic reaction causing a lot of skin irritation. The other causes include skin infection and skin parasites, which are also common in dogs. The most effective treatment for excessive itchiness due to allergy are steroids (injection or tablets). I would recommend you to take Kane to your local vet to confirm the diagnosis (looking at the skin scrapes may be necessary to make the diagnosis) and to get the right treatment for your dog.

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