Redditor Is Relieved To Find Out They're Not The Only Ones Who Scratch Their Dog’s Itchy Skin

"I feel like that isn’t a normal thing dog owners do but I always do it"

Maryjane

• Published in Animal Stories
• October 13, 2022

Nothing unsettles you more than seeing your pet in discomfort, so treating your dog's itchy skin comes first. Dogs itch for a variety of reasons, and sometimes for no apparent reason at all.

Pests and allergies, both of which can be seasonal, are the two most common causes of itchy skin in dogs. In addition to your dog's scratching frequently, you may notice that their fur appears dry and druffy.

Your dog is unlikely to stop itching and may ignore you when you tell them to "come" or "sit." And every now and then, you might reach out to scratch those itchy spots that their limbs can't reach.

This is the case of a Redditor, lexietea, whose dog can’t stop itching, and sometimes the OP offers to help scratch the itching spots because the dog can reach them. This Redditor knows helping his furry friend get comfortable is key, but deep down the OP fears, it's not the right thing to do.

This prompted the original poster to share this with the AITA community in order to get their opinions. As you would expect, the AITA group responded massively.

The AITA group almost unanimously told him that it’s normal to scratch your itchy furry friend. Scroll down to read more about what they had to say.

Anyone else guilty of this?

I feel that isn't a normal thing dog owners do

Redditors trooped in to support the OP and let them know that they are not the only ones that scratch their dog's itches. Here are some of their most upvoted comments below.

They smile they give you is the best

You got to help them out

Lol... Whatever this Redditor said

What are you using your naked ape hands for?

This Redditor does it for the dog all the time

Did the OP even ask that kind of question?

It certainly would be cruel not to help out

It's being a good parent and person

This Redditor does the scratching often

I give a big scratch to help out

He looks so goofy when he does that

He jumps up to reach my back

This Redditor wants to blow the OP's mind

You got to rub their ears as well

This Redditor scratches just before the dog's tail

You're a monster if you don't scratch your dog

You got scratch the hips and butt

You can reach things the dog can't

Who wouldn't do this for their furry friend?

A proper etiquette entails scratching your dog itches

Every dog needs to scratch now and then, and that's normal. When a dog is constantly licking, scratching, biting, and chewing to the point of injury, scratching becomes a symptom of a larger problem.

Weigh in your thoughts on this subject and let us know what you think in the comments section below. Do share this post with your family and friends to know their opinions too.

Maryjane