Stop Dog Scratching

How to Stop Dog Scratching

Stop Dog Scratching

It may be possible to train your dog to stop scratching on command but in most cases dogs scratch because they have a physical itch.  Scratching may become a habit but there is nearly always an underlying physical cause.  In order to stop dog scratching you should look for the reasons that your dog is scratching and try to eliminate them.

Why Do Dogs Scratch?

Dogs scratch for several reasons.  One of the most common reasons dogs scratch is because of parasites.  These parasites can include fleas, ticks, mites, scabies and other creepy crawlies.

Fortunately, there are now more ways to protect your dog from fleas and ticks than ever before and these treatments are very easy to use.  Products like Frontline, Advantage, Revolution, K9Advantix, Program, Sentinel and Capstar are all available and can get rid of fleas and/or ticks.  Some of them work Read more…