Dog scratching but no rash

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Princessexpanpan Icon representing the flag French

Hi everyone,

My dog has been scratching for a few days now. She's wearing a Seresto collar (my vet told me it protects against fleas and ticks); he also mentioned it's sufficient for mosquitoes since she doesn't sleep outside and isn't out at dawn or dusk. I can't use spot-on treatments because she lives with my cats and it wouldn't be safe for them.

I've looked all over her body, especially around the collar area, but I can't see any rashes or spots.

Food-wise, she's on dry food from the vet (I've always bought it there since she was a puppy), and occasionally I mix in a bit of low-salt ham with her kibble.

I don't understand why she's scratching. Has anyone else dealt with this before?

Thanks.

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    Picco85 Icon representing the flag French

    Hi there

    Where is the scratching and how? That’s very vague for us.

    Don't confuse "scratching" with a "calming signal". I’ve counted 11 different calming signals in my dog that are linked to scratching.

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    EquidistantElk3057
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    It can be really frustrating when your dog keeps scratching but their skin looks perfectly clear; however, this often happens when the irritation is triggered from the inside. Even if she’s well protected against parasites and is on a great diet of veterinary dry food, the preservatives or proteins in cooked ham could be causing a slight food reaction, or she might have developed a sudden seasonal sensitivity. To help soothe the skin from the inside out, a natural itch-relief supplement is a great option, as the cold-pressed probiotics and prebiotics work directly in the gut to balance the immune system and stop the itching at the source. Try cutting out the ham for a couple of weeks and adding these targeted chews to her routine to see if that mysterious itching finally disappears.
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    ProvetoJuniorConseil
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    Hello,

    It is a bit difficult to give you an answer without a more detailed description of the scratching. Where the animal scratches and the specific situations in which it happens can help point towards certain possibilities over others.

    Parasites are the most common cause of pruritus (irritation leading to scratching behaviour), such as mange. However, this is often accompanied by skin lesions.

    In the case of allergies, particularly food allergies, dogs may scratch or lick themselves. You can investigate this possibility by asking your vet for advice, for example, regarding hypoallergenic dry food.

    Finally, a stressed animal can develop "tics" which sometimes manifest as scratching.

    There are other possible causes, but these are the main ones based on the information you have provided. As a vet student, I recommend speaking to your vet to investigate this behaviour more precisely.

    Best regards,
    Quitterie

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