Sarah Voisinet answered question 10/25/2008 My Dog Keeps Scratching His Back And Hip Areas. He Also Licks His Front Paws All The Time. He Is Flea Free. What Do I Do To Stop The Itching? I agree-see a vet, but I've had a dog that has had the same problem and it was mange. I think that mange is a form of eczema...I hope this helps. Good luck!