Why Is My Pet Itchy?
Your dog or cat is scratching, licking, losing fur or smelly-skinned, and you are not sure how worried to be. This quick, vet-built check screens first for the rare skin emergencies, then tells you whether to see a vet now, book a work-up, or start safely at home, and where to begin. It is a guide to help you act, not a diagnosis, and it never replaces your vet.
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Is your pet a dog or a cat?
It helps tailor the advice (cats and dogs show skin trouble a little differently).
If in doubt, call a vet now.
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