Monitor your dog at home and prevent your dog from scratching
- Your dog does not require immediate veterinary attention, however, you should contact your family veterinary hospital if your dog develops any of the following:
- Damaged/inflamed skin from scratching
- Evidence of fleas
- If the itching and scratching becomes excessive and prolonged
- If your dog is scratching a lot, put a cone/socks on them to prevent them from traumatizing their skin
- If you have any parasite prevention from your vet, apply it to cross fleas off the list
- Antihistamines can be effective for alleviating itching in some dogs, but contact your vet first for the correct dose