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What Causes Non-Specific Itching in Dogs?
After ruling out parasitic itching, the remaining unexplained itch falls under non-specific itching. What situations does that include? Here our experts analyze non-specific itching in dogs.
Why are my dog’s mouth and eyes swollen?
Based on your description — vomiting with swollen mouth and eyes — the dog is likely allergic or poisoned. Some dogs are sensitive to certain foods, drugs, or airborne substances. See a vet; if unavailable, give an antiemetic to prevent dehydration. Poisoning can show the same signs, so get a diagnosis if unsure.
What to Do When Your Dog’s Fur Is Badly Matted
Because dogs are covered in fur, if the owner does not groom it well, the coat can become matted and dull. So what do you do when matting is severe? Here our experts explain how to handle matted dog fur.
What Is Hypoallergenic Dog Food?
Hypoallergenic dog food, also called grain-free food, is for dogs allergic to grains. Some dogs with autoimmune issues are gluten-intolerant and react to gluten in regular food. The allergy is incurable and can only be avoided via hypoallergenic food. It also adds gut-beneficial ingredients like probiotics. If not allergic, no need for it.
What does a skin rash look like in dogs?
A rash shows itch, hair loss, breaks, scabs; the dog may chew the spot, making it wet, red, inflamed. Causes: bacterial, fungal, parasitic infection, allergy, poor nutrition, endocrine. Get a skin scraping to confirm before treatment.
My dog ate corn this morning, was fine at noon, then had an allergic reaction in the afternoon—will it heal on its own?
Mild allergies may self-resolve once the trigger is removed, but severe signs (whole-body itch, hair loss, red rash, facial swelling, vomiting, breathing trouble) need prompt treatment; with facial swelling and rash already showing, get desensitization therapy to avoid shock or death. Vets use dexamethasone or diphenhydramine injections; at home, oral antihistamines and aloe or glycerin on the swelling.
I found skin issues on my dog while bathing—what’s the cause?
When unsure of the skin type, get a scraping at a vet to identify fungus/bacteria/parasite/allergy/mixed, then treat per guidance. If no vet access, shave fur around the area, clean/disinfect with saline and iodine, let dry, spray pet skin spray, add oral anti-inflammatory/anti-itch, use Elizabethan collar. If no relief in 5–7 days, get further checks; regular external deworming.
My dog has a blister on its leg—what’s the cause?
Per the image, a leg blister may be from burn, allergy, bacterial or parasite infection—confirm cause for targeted treatment. If burn, don't touch it to avoid rupture/infection. If bacterial/parasite, apply anti-inflammatory/antimicrobial ointment and observe; if it grows or infection worsens, see a vet.
One of my dog’s eyes is bulging out, but the other eye isn’t – what’s going on?
From your photo, the dog's eye shows inflammation and swelling of the upper eyelid, which may be eye-membrane injury caused by inflammation, foreign-body irritation, or an allergic reaction - for instance, when the eye itches or feels like something is in it, the dog scratches with its paw and over-stimulates the area, causing eyelid swelling; this can also be triggered by an allergy to certain medications. If you cannot get to a hospital right away, first rinse the dog's eye at home with saline to wash out residual medication and inflammatory discharge, then use neomycin sulfate eye drops (such as Langdoqing) plus chlortetracycline or erythromycin ointment applied around the eye, three times a day. Monitor the dog's condition; if there is no improvement, take it to the vet promptly. Or do the simple care first, then take the dog to a veterinary hospital when you can to determine the exact degree of eye damage.
Why is my dog’s back red?
A red back can be: skin allergy to detergents, food or environment; skin infection from bacteria or fungus; heat or humidity causing inflammation; or parasite infection like fleas or mites. If with itching, hair loss or swelling, see a vet to confirm and treat.