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Pet Skin Care: Causes and Relief for Itchy Skin

Various triggers can make your pet itchy, and getting to the root of the problem early is very important.
Early diagnosis can bring your pet itch relief sooner and helps identify underlying conditions before they have a chance to get worse and may even prevent contagious skin diseases from passing to you.

Learn more by finding answers to common questions and browsing helpful resources to keep your pet looking and feeling great.

 

Recognize the Signs

Scratching, biting, chewing, rubbing, scooting, frequent licking, recurrent ear problems, hair loss, body odor and skin changes, such as sores or darkened color, are all signs that your pet could be itchy.
Talk to your veterinarian if you notice anything unusual on your pet’s skin or behavior.

Causes of Itchy Skin in Cats and Dogs

Itchiness in pets can be caused by various problems, from flea bites to common allergens to food sensitivities.
Learn more about the causes of itchy skin in your pet.

 

 

Apoquel® Chewable for Dogs Stops the Itch Right at the Source

Why Apoquel Chewable (oclacitinib chewable tablet)?

- Tasty pork livered-flavored chewable that’s easy to give.

- Effectively controls allergic itch within 24 hours.

- Can be used for long-term maintenance or short-term therapy.

One-of-a-Kind Parasite Prevention

External parasites, such as fleas, ticks, lice and mites, are terribly irritating and can cause incessant itching. Find the right parasite preventives for your pet to keep them worm- and itch-free.

Fill Their Bowl With Healthy Choices

Pets can develop food allergies at any age, even after eating the same food for years. Find the right food to support your pet’s unique needs.

 

 


Less Itch, More Relief with Unlimited Exams

With a CareClub® membership, your pet’s skin health appointments and rechecks are all included,1 along with the yearly preventive services your pet needs to support their best health.

 

 

Helpful How-Tos
Board certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Lori Prantil advises looking for the Statement of Nutritional Adequacy, which indicates that a diet meets all nutritional requirements of the animal
Board certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Lori Prantil offers advice on timings and proportions when introducing a new food to your pet.
How do I read pet nutrition labels?
How do I introduce my pet to a new food
What should I feed my adult pet?
AskVCA Why Is My Pet Itchy
AskVCA Could My Pet Have A Food Allergy?
AskVCA Could My Pet Have An Allergy?
AskVCA Why Is My Pet's Fur Coming Off In Clumps?
AskVCA How Do I Choose A Shampoo For My Pet?
AskVCA Why Is The Skin Under My Pet’s Fur Red?
AskVCA Does My Pet Have An Ear Infection?
AskVCA: Can an insect bite cause a skin reaction in my pet?
AskVCA Does My Pet Need Parasite Prevention All Year Long?

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**Save up to 35% on your first shipment when you subscribe to a Hill’s Pet Nutrition® formula. Valid for new subscriptions only. Limit one discount per pet. Offer expires on September 30, 2024.
***Get $5 off any DOUXO® S3 product with promo code SAVE5. Valid for one purchase or subscription only. Limit one item per pet. Offer expires on December 31, 2024.
1. Unlimited exams are any exams during regular business hours, excluding specialty, emergency and telemedicine exams. Urgent care exams are available through CareClub until December 31, 2024, at select VCA Animal Hospitals Urgent Care locations.
CareClub Memberships are preventive pet health care plans and not pet insurance.
CareClub Membership covers only the selected health care services and products which are specifically identified in the applicable CareClub Membership agreement.