What's going on when a dog scratches his face?
In the past 10 days, the topic of dogs scratching their faces has triggered extensive discussions on major pet forums and social media. Many pet owners find that their dogs scratch their faces frequently, resulting in red and swollen skin or hair loss. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet to analyze the reasons, solutions and precautions for dogs scratching their faces, and help you quickly understand the core information through structured data.
1. Common reasons why dogs scratch their faces
| Reason type | Specific performance | Proportion (discussion data of the entire network) |
|---|---|---|
| skin allergies | Itching caused by food, pollen, or flea bites | 42% |
| ear infection | Ear discharge irritates facial nerves | 28% |
| Parasite | Mite or fungal infection | 18% |
| behavioral habits | Repetitive actions when anxious or bored | 12% |
2. Sharing of recent popular cases
According to statistics from Weibo and Douyin platforms, the three related events that have attracted the most attention in the past 10 days are:
| Date | Case description | Interaction volume (likes + comments) |
|---|---|---|
| May 20 | Golden Retriever’s Facial Allergy Caused by New Dog Food | 32,000 |
| May 23 | Veterinarian demonstrates how to check dog's ear canal | 57,000 |
| May 25 | Netizen’s homemade anti-catch Elizabeth circle tutorial | 81,000 |
3. Professional veterinary advice
1.Check priority:First look for redness or odor in the ears, and then check the facial skin for rashes.
2.Emergency treatment:If you notice any of the following, seek medical attention immediately:
3.Precautions:
| measures | Execution frequency |
|---|---|
| Regular deworming | Once a month (in vitro) |
| Clean ear canal | 1-2 times a week |
| Grooming inspection | 1 time a day |
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Effective anti-itching methods compiled from popular posts on Xiaohongshu:
| Ranking | method | support rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apply ice to relieve itching (wrap ice cubes in a towel) | 89% |
| 2 | Oatmeal warm bath | 76% |
| 3 | Wear a soft Elizabethan ring | 68% |
| 4 | Apply coconut oil (when there is no wound) | 55% |
| 5 | distraction training | 47% |
5. Special reminder
Recently, many places have entered the rainy season, and the increase in air humidity has caused a 35% increase in fungal infection cases compared with the previous month. Suggestions:
1. Keep the dog’s living area dry and use a dehumidifier;
2. Dry your face and paws promptly after walking your dog;
3. Avoid using human anti-itch ointments (which may contain ingredients that are toxic to dogs).
If you find that your dog's face-scratching behavior persists, it is recommended to take a video to record the frequency of the behavior and bring recent food records to the pet hospital, which will greatly improve the diagnosis efficiency.
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