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The number one canine disease complaint we hear at Bam Bam & Friends is: “My dog is itching and scratching vicariously”, and “My dog has a bald spot on his skin from non-stop itching”.

Almost every dog will scratch for a moment if they get a little itch. But the scratching that is of real concern – is not occasional or casual one but the kind of scratching that stops your dog from walking,

Hair loss is most often, but not always, associated with self-trauma caused by itching. Hair loss not associated with itching or scratching can be caused by drug reactions, endocrine, metabolic, systemic diseases, or nutritional factors, but these conditions are in the minority. It is far more common for hair loss in dogs to be associated with self-trauma due to pruritis (itchiness).

Allergies are the most common cause of itching, scratching, chewing, and any other sort of self-inflicted skin trauma, but these problems can also be triggered by internal diseases such as hypothyroidism, hyperadrenocorticism, liver, pancreatic, or renal disease; bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infections; immune-mediated disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a drug reaction, or a contact dermatitis from exposure to a caustic agent.

At Bam Bam & Friends – Holistic Pet Center we carry only natural remedies and application to help rid of fleas. We understand that applying the holistic way to rid of fleas is a lot of work but highly encourage you to at least try these products before you choose the conventional way.

Allergies in Cats and Dogs

Cats and dogs, like humans, can develop hypersensitivity allergies but their symptoms are slightly different. Dogs and cats allergy symptoms include:

• Ear infections
• Chewing on feet and legs
• Hot spots, inflammed skin
• General itchiness resulting in excessive scratching
• Sneezing, watery eyes

Treating allergies in cats and dogs can be a frustrating process and so pet guardians often rely on steroids and antihistamines to alleviate the symptoms. While this may help in the short term, a better, long term approach would be to identify the allergens and reduce your pets exposure to them. Additionally, supporting your cat or dog's immune system, changing their diet and reducing inflammation will result in a happier, and more importantly, healthier pet.

If your pet food has grain, potato and other products that should not be in pet food, you need to switch to a higher quality food!!