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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.

Cat food allergy

Cat · Other · Digestives

Canine atopic dermatitis

Dog · Environmental · Skin & coat

Tick ​​infestation

Dog · Parasitic · Parasites

Transmissible to humans

Allergic dermatitis from flea bites in dogs

Dog · Parasitic · Parasites

Dog tapeworms

Dog · Parasitic · Parasites

Transmissible to humans

Malassezia dermatitis

Dog · Fungal · Infectious

Pyotraumatic dermatitis

Dog · Bacterial · Infectious

Cat tapeworms

Cat · Parasitic · Parasites

Transmissible to humans

Dog food allergy

Dog · Other · Digestives

Bovine scabies

Cow · Parasitic · Parasites

Transmissible to humans

Sheep scabies

Sheep · Parasitic · Parasites

Feline atopic dermatitis

Cat · Other · Skin & coat

Cat ear mites

Cat · Parasitic · Parasites

Allergic dermatitis from flea bites in cats

Cat · Parasitic · Parasites

Melophagosis

Sheep · Parasitic · Parasites

White spot disease (Ich)

Goldfish · Parasitic · Parasites

Sarcoptic mange

Dog, Cat · Parasitic · Parasites

Transmissible to humans

Otitis externa

Dog, Cat · Environmental · Ears

Ringworm (dermatophytosis)

Dog, Cat · Fungal · Infectious

Transmissible to humans

Dog pyoderma

Dog · Bacterial · Infectious

Feline hyperesthesia

Cat · Other · Neurological

Cat licking alopecia

Cat · Other · Skin & coat

Feline mastocytoma

Cat · Other · Skin & coat

Canine demodicosis

Dog · Parasitic · Parasites

Canine mastocytoma

Dog · Other · Skin & coat

Conjunctivitis in dogs

Dog · Other · Eyes

Cat chin acne

Cat · Other · Skin & coat

Photosensitization

Sheep, Goat · Environmental · Skin & coat

Canine hypothyroidism

Dog · Other · Skin & coat

Canine hookworm disease

Dog · Parasitic · Parasites

Transmissible to humans

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This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for a veterinary consultation. If you have any concerns about your animal's health, consult a veterinarian.

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