Many dogs get into the habit of scratching at carpets. It’s frustrating, expensive, and often seems to start out of nowhere.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scratching can be caused by all kinds of canine allergies. Sandra Dombrovsky / EyeEm/Getty Images Your dog might be scratching ...

Your dog might be scratching often if they have food allergies or seasonal allergies. Skin infections caused by bacteria or yeast can also lead to uncontrollable scratching. Mange, a type of skin ...