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335. The Overlooked Signs of Canine Allergies Every Veterinarian Should Know

July 30, 2026 • Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD • Episode 335

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Dogs don't always scratch when they're itchy and that can make diagnosing allergic skin disease much more challenging! In this episode of The Derm Vet Podcast, I break down the subtle and commonly overlooked signs of itching in dogs, from scooting that isn't caused by anal glands to head shaking, excessive licking, perineal dermatitis, and secondary skin changes that can easily be missed during an exam.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:24 Zoetis
01:15 Itch Inquiry: Non-Anal Sac Causes of Scooting
03:25 How to Tell If a Dog is Itchy
06:03 Common Itching Behaviors
08:42 Overlooked Indicators
10:35 Perineal Dermatitis and Head Shaking
13:16 Identifying Secondary Skin Changes
15:39 Outro