Not exact matches
Unprovoked, excessive
scratching can
be a
sign of a neurological disease or even a painful medical
problem, such as sore ears or abscesses.
The most common
sign of a mite
problem in the ears
is shaking
of the head and ears,
scratching at the ears, and rubbing them on the ground, furniture and even you in an attempt to get away from the severe itching the mites cause.
If your pet
is scratching, has an injury to a nail or any other part
of the body, has an eye
problem, or shows
signs of any other medical condition, visit your veterinarian immediately.
Itching,
scratching and chewing
are all
signs of skin
problems in dogs.
Dry and flaky skin, hair loss (I
am not talking about normal shedding) and excessive
scratching are some
of the
signs of skin
problems.
Other
signs that may indicate a skin
problem:
Scratching, licking or chewing at scabs Redness or inflammation Hot spots (one particular area where itching
is intense) Round, scaly patches on the face and paws Dry, flaky or otherwise irritated skin Hair loss, bald patches Rashes Lesions Drainage
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Most cat owners
are unaware that
scratching, licking, biting, and chewing
are tell - tale
signs of an underlying skin
problem.
Excessive
scratching is often a
sign of skin
problems.