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Allergic dermatitis (atopy)
A chronic skin inflammation allergic to pollen, dust mites or food proteins — paw licking is the classic sign.
🔍 Related symptoms
Typical symptoms ranked by diagnostic value — tap for the full symptom page
✅ Home-care checklist
- ✓Check and prevent fleas (even if you never see one)
- ✓Rinse paws with cool water to remove allergens
- ✓Log seasonality to help your vet identify allergens
🏥 When to see a vet
- ⚠Broken, oozing or broadly bald skin
- ⚠Itching that disrupts sleep and meals
🐾 Predisposed breeds
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