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More itchy pets? No problem

More treatments available alongside increasing incidence or awareness of itchy dogs and cats

It’s hard to tell if there are more itchy dogs and cats than ever or if it just seems that way because more pet owners have realized that itchiness in pets is not the norm—and is treatable.

Conditions that can cause itchiness were among the top seven health issues for dogs and cats as of 2017, according to the 2017-18 edition of the AVMA Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook. For dogs, ear infections were the top health issue, and skin disorders and allergies were third and fourth. For cats, the top seven health issues included skin disorders, allergies, and ear infections… Read the full article at: https://www.avma.org/javma-news/2020-02-15/more-itchy-pets-no-problem

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