Does my dog scratch too much? Asked By: Christina Lind. Date created: Mon, May 3, 2021 7:51 PM. Best answers. Many dogs lick and scratch as result of itching (also called pruritis). The itching may be minimal or extreme, and can even cause injury. If your dog is frequently itchy, you may first suspect a problem with fleas. It's a common assumption, but fleas are far from The only cause of skin irritations and itches. Answered By: Santiago Altenwerth. Date created: Tue, May 4, 2021 9:54 PM ...