The Itching Hour
February 1, 2020
Last Reviewed: October 2021
Itching (pruritus) and its partner scratching are universal, common to all people and most other mammals. Cows, horses, dogs, cats, monkeys, elephants, and rhinoceroses can be seen scratching themselves, though it’s not certain they experience itching exactly as humans do. Itching can drive you crazy, interfering with sleep and life, but most cases eventually go […]