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Why Is My Pet Itchy?

Itching may cause scratching, chewing or excessive grooming.

Itching may cause scratching, chewing or excessive grooming. Identifying parasites, allergy, infection or another cause guides effective treatment.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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