It’s easy to feel helpless when your pets are itchy.
You don’t want them to suffer needlessly yet often don’t really know what is causing the itch.
Naturally, the first things you think about are probably fleas and ticks.
Identifying a pet allergy can be tough, and allergies can sometimes crop up from seemingly nowhere.
Dogs may also acquire environmental allergies from things like pollen and mold, per theAmerican Kennel Club.
If your pup is itchy, it’s vital to take them to a vet for a diagnosis.
Even when you don’t see fleas or ticks, it’s possible that they can be the culprit.
An experienced vet will do a thorough physical check to determine what is causing the irritation.
One thing that a vet might discover is a dust mite allergy.
When magnified under a microscope, dust mites look similar to fleas but are white (viaWag!).
So, what are the signs that your dog is suffering from a dog mite allergy?
According to theAmerican Lung Association, four out of five homes have dust mites.
The only way to get rid of them is to remove the places where they can thrive.
In fact, in places where there is low humidity, like deserts, dust mites can’t live.
If not, vacuum weekly using a HEPA filter.
On floors, mop weekly.
Wash your bedding and your dog’s bedding weekly in hot water (130 degrees or higher).
