Ditch the Itch

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.