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Unraveling the Mystery of an Itchy Pet: Identifying and Addressing Skin Discomfort in Cats and Dogs

As pet owners, we appreciate our four-legged friends and work hard to give them a long and fulfilling life. But seeing our cherished pets constantly clawing, biting, or licking themselves can be upsetting. Cats and dogs frequently experience itchy skin, negatively impacting their health. We may look for several causes of pet itchiness and symptoms in our furry friends to determine their discomfort.

Windy Hill Veterinary Hospital

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Unraveling the Mystery of an Itchy Pet: Identifying and Addressing Skin Discomfort in Cats and Dogs

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Our weather is unpredictable, and even in the winter, it doesn't get below freezing. Flea, tick, and mosquito activity decreases with cooler weather but requires freezing temperatures over a sustained number of days for them to die. Intestinal parasites are a year-round occurrence, and heartworm prevention also keeps these parasites under control.
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