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Pet Talk: Is your dog or cat itching?
Posted: 08.10.2011 at 9:00 AM
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GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY -- Attention pet owners: have you noticed your dog or cat constantly scratching or itching?  There could a be reason behind this and during Pet Talk on 7&4 News Today, Dr. Jen Klabunde explained what pet owners need to know all to keep their four legged friends healthy and happy.

Here is a list of some of the possible reasons why your pet might be itching:

  • parasites (fleas, mites)
  • allergies (inhaled allergies, contact allergies, or flea allergies)
  • boredom or stress
  • skin disease

To see the complete interview that aired on 7&4 News Today check out the video clip.  Also, for a direct link to Northwood Animal Hospital in Grand Traverse County or to contact Dr. Klabunde, click here. 

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