My dogs have itchy bumps and scratching. Could it be fleas or scabies?

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All four of my dogs have started constant scratching and digging of the back legs. There are hive like bumps down the back of the legs. I have taken 2 of the dogs to the vet at separate times, and we’ve seen a different doctor both times. They both seem to think it is allergies, but I’m not convinced. One of my dogs is 11 years old, and another 6 years old. Neither of the 2 have ever shown allergies so I find it odd that they all 4 have allergic reaction at the same time. Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | 1 year and 10 months old | 40 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would worry about something infectious like fleas or scabies. The dogs could have gotten scabies from a fox, fox den or another dog. Scabies is very infectious and affects the ear pinna, pressure points like elbows, legs, etc. It is very itchy. I would ask to have a skin scrape done and consider just treating all 4 dogs for Scabies. They all need to be heart worm tested if they are not on prevention before treating and all will have to be seen by the Vet. But just finding the mite on ONE dog is enough to prove the point. I wish you the best!

My dogs have itchy bumps and scratching. Could it be fleas or scabies?

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