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Symptoms
Itching
The animal scratches, bites or rubs itself repeatedly. Often linked to external parasites or skin conditions.
Diseases that may be associated
These signs can have several origins — this list is neither exhaustive nor a diagnosis.
Dog tapeworms
Dog · Parasitic · Parasites
Parasitism by ticks and moths in snakes
Montpellier snake · Parasitic · Parasites
Parasitism by raptor ectoparasites (mallophages and mites)
Long-legged buzzard · Parasitic · Parasites
Melophagosis
Sheep · Parasitic · Parasites
Sheep scabies
Sheep · Parasitic · Parasites
Bovine scabies
Cow · Parasitic · Parasites
Dog food allergy
Dog · Other · Digestives
Pyotraumatic dermatitis
Dog · Bacterial · Infectious
Malassezia dermatitis
Dog · Fungal · Infectious
Allergic dermatitis from flea bites in dogs
Dog · Parasitic · Parasites
Canine atopic dermatitis
Dog · Environmental · Skin & coat
Tick infestation
Dog, Barbary ground squirrel · Parasitic · Parasites
Otitis externa
Dog, Cat · Environmental · Ears
Sarcoptic mange
Dog, Cat · Parasitic · Parasites
Cat tapeworms
Cat · Parasitic · Parasites
White spot disease (Ich)
Goldfish · Parasitic · Parasites
Cat food allergy
Cat · Other · Digestives
Feline atopic dermatitis
Cat · Other · Skin & coat
Cat ear mites
Cat · Parasitic · Parasites
Allergic dermatitis from flea bites in cats
Cat · Parasitic · Parasites
Ringworm (dermatophytosis)
Dog, Cat · Fungal · Infectious
Feline hyperesthesia
Cat · Other · Neurological
Cat licking alopecia
Cat · Other · Skin & coat
Dog pyoderma
Dog · Bacterial · Infectious
Feline mastocytoma
Cat · Other · Skin & coat
Cat chin acne
Cat · Other · Skin & coat
Conjunctivitis in dogs
Dog · Other · Eyes
Canine mastocytoma
Dog · Other · Skin & coat
Canine demodicosis
Dog · Parasitic · Parasites
Photosensitization
Sheep, Goat · Environmental · Skin & coat
Canine hypothyroidism
Dog · Other · Skin & coat
Canine hookworm disease
Dog · Parasitic · Parasites
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