We can help you spot the difference between normal doggy behaviour and a more serious problem. Just answer a few simple questions to find out what’s making your dog itch, and how to treat it.
Normal Dog
Itching is not a problem.
Very mild itching
Occasional episodes of itching. The dog is
slightly more itchy than before the problem began.
Mild itching
More frequent episodes of itching. May notice
occasional episodes of itching at night. No itching when
sleeping, eating, playing, exercising
or when being distracted.
Moderate itching
Regular episodes of itching when the dog is
awake. Itching might occur at night and wake the dog. No
itching when eating, playing,
exercising, or when being distracted.
If your dog is this itchy, you may
want to discuss your dog's itching behaviour with your
vet.
Severe itching
Prolonged episodes of itching when the dog is
awake. Itching occurs at night and also when eating,
playing, exercising, or when otherwise
distracted.
If your dog is this itchy, you may
want to discuss your dog's itching
behaviour with your vet.
Extremely severe itching
Dog is scratching, chewing, licking almost
continuously. Itching practically never stops regardless of
what else is happening around the
dog.
If your dog is this itchy, you may
want to discuss your dog's itching behaviour with your
vet.
talk to your vet about cytopoint
Cytopoint is a new fast acting safer, injectable
treatment for atopic dermatitis. It offers your dog
one month’s relief in a single, convenient injection
administered by your vet. It’s ideal for those who
are having difficult giving daily tablets.
Use our itch interpreter to get to the bottom of your dog’s
itching. Zoetis and your vet can assist you in finding the right solution. So get started below.