Scratching where it itches reduces the presence of potentially harmful bacteria on the skin, studies in mice show.

The researchers also demonstrated that scratching prompts pain-sensing neurons to release a chemical known as substance P, ...

Unfortunately, some dogs are plagued by itchy skin. This can be caused by a range of elements, including allergies, parasites and skin infections. Supplying your dog with top-notch dog food that ...

Flavorings: The food also contains flavorings since most dogs would not eat peas, barley, and brewers' rice unless they were tricked into doing so. Some of the common flavor enhancers sprayed on dog ...

Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research published today in the journal ...

Even dogs can suffer from dermatitis. That's right: just like for us humans, it is a rather common skin disease.

Constantly scratching and picking at an itchy rash really does make it worse. But why? According to newly released research ...

Allergic contact dermatitis is an allergic reaction to allergens or skin irritants ... shame" that a dog might sport after a visit to the vet, and in animals that lacked the itch-sensing ...