# Itching and skin patches in pets — Quick answer

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/symptoms/itching): Itching and skin patches in pets — Quick answer. PETHEALTH+ rates itching and skin patches as mild — watch at home and call your vet if it persists beyond a couple of days or worsens. See the linked UK guides for likely causes and what to do, or use the free symptom checker for instant triage. Information only, not a diagnosis.

Source: https://pethealth.org.uk/symptoms/itching