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My dog has allergy problems on it's skin from pollen. Any ideas what to use to stop the itch?
Syber from Iowa
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RE: Dog with Itchy Skin
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For John with the itchy Akita,
Use only a laundry detergent that is free of dyes and chemicals like Arm and Hammer Free. DO NOT use dryer sheets. It sounds to me like your dog has a contact allergy, that means some thing it is in contact with is causing the itching. Don't use any chemicals on things your dog touches, you may have to eliminate things, then when your dog is better, start trying things again and see if she gets itchy.
Good Luck!
By Dobermom from Damascus, OR
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My dog has very itchy skin and keeps gnawing at it and I cant get him to stop. Is there any household products that I can put on him that will help? -Krissy
Posted on 02/22/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Dog with Itchy Skin
Check out this website that offers a variety of products targeted at allergies and itchy dogs. The best part is that they guarantee that their products works and they are made from organic natural ingredients.
http://www.dermagic.com/
Posted on 02/17/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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http://www.pet-supplies-review.com/dog-yeast-infection.html
This sounds like a yeast infection., You can try putting "how to cure a dog's itchy feet" in the search bar and clicking enter. I hope this helps some!
Blessings, Robyn
Posted on 02/11/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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My pug puppy has bumps on his back. itchy. towards the tail. We continue to bathe him and don't find hardly any fleas. Is it a rash or an allergic reaction to flea bites. roz
Posted on 01/31/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
Itches, Bites, and Has Bald Spots
I have an 8month old Akita. I work as a groomer and my dog is on Natural Ultramix Large Breed Puppy. It is an all natural food with pieces of banana and carrot, etc. She was on Natural Balance but had very loose stool. She has been doing good on Natural Ultramix, she takes a flea pill from the vet, and gets an oatmeal or flea bath once a month.
She has bald spots on her inner back legs, on the middle of her side and now on her front legs. She is constantly biting or scratching. The vet couldn't even help. They said I'm using a good preventative (of fleas) and none are found on her, and her food has been doing good for 6 months. What do I do? All day everyday she itches and bites.
Posted on 01/12/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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for Dan: In my somewhat educated opinion (20+ years working in a vet office and being married to one) I wouold say almost certainly your dogs have a flea allergy. Dogs (or cats) don't have to have thousands of fleas if they're allergic. You don't have to roll in posion oak to break out. One leave can send you into fits. Fleas like to get into the spot right at the tail head because it's very hard for dogs to reach there. I'm sure if you would rub the hair backwards with your thumb very slowly and look closely you'd see fleas. Even if you don't I stand by my armchair diagnosis.
Posted on 01/01/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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My labs as well as my roommates labs have licked and scratched the exact same spots at the base of their tail. All labs lick the spots at the base of their tail until they are constantly wet anyone know what this is?. They have recently acquired a few fleas but not bad. scratch other areas on occasion. Is it skin allergy, fleas,? Odd same place on all 3 labs.
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We tried three vets, Prednizone, antibiotics (it caused a yeast infection in his ears), expensive shampoos, the BARF diet, all-natural diet, fish oil tablets, colloidal oatmeal baths (very bad because it dried out his skin worse). Nothing worked or made it worse. Our dog kept losing hair and chewing his feet and legs. We must have bought everything. Finally, we came across a little site called dermapaw.com. We ordered the stuff and his sores started to heal the first night we used it. He stopped chewing his feet and his sores went away within a week. Here's a picture of his feet when he had chewed all the hair off. Now that he's stopped chewing them, his hair is growing back too.
Posted on 12/08/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have an older Boston that has itchy skin and scabs. Her hair is falling out all over the place. She continues to itch and scratch and nothing has worked.
Posted on 11/22/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I used some stuff called dermapaw on my dog - the vet said he had allergies, but we could never figure out what he was allergic to. Anyway it's like dog carmex for their feet. I don't know if it was the balm or the socks that came with it, but it worked. The socks have elastic that goes around their back and hold them on. He didn't mind the socks and didn't itch when he had the dermapaw and socks on. It took a few months, but eventually he grew his hair back.
Posted on 11/18/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have been taking care of Maya, my boyfriend's Shepard mix while he has been in India, and will be there for another few months. I think she has been super stressed so her immune system is not at its best at the moment. She was itching we noticed, and had some pustules and pimples and dry skin before he left in September. He took her to the vet before he left, and she got a vaccination which also probably exacerbated her weak immune system condition, and they gave her Cephalexin, and antibiotic to treat her skin "infections". It's an antibiotic that has more negative adverse side effects than good that are frequent among those who use it and Maya was one of those poor dogs. (It has not even been approved by the FDA for crying out loud and vets use it all the time!)
Anyways- I got to the point where I was stressed with my boyfriend on the other side of the world and also my college work becoming overwhelming. My immune system was down. I started getting "hives". Maya's skin kept getting worse and her scratching intensified. I started to give her natural dog shampoo aloe/tea tree bath every few days, she used to hate baths, now she happily and a still a little nervously hops into the tub, knowing it will be soothing to her creepy crawly skin.
I had brought her to the vet to get looked at after Pat had been gone for a month and the vet found NO fleas. It had been a few weeks after the cephalexin treatment. (she had increased thirst, nervousness, and diarrhea while on the cephalexin medication) when I brought her back to the vet, they just prescribed the same medication (it WAS BEFORE I realized that she showed the adverse side effects from the ceph after reading other testimonies) I tied her adverse side affects and blamed Maya' skin condition thinking it was a food allergy at the time.
MY POINT of the story is: I am bringing her to a dermatologist on Tuesday. I am fairly positive- 99% sure that Maya has a condition called Flea Allergy Dermatitis. Look it up online. It turns out the "hives" I was experiencing were actually flea bites. Since a week went by and I thought I myself had a food allergy, I started omitting things from my diet and eating really well...but it was only the second day that I was eating better and I found a flea on Maya!
I knew right then that my hives were actually flea bites. I felt so dumb, but I found a few fleas on Maya after the vet had NOT found any, and after thinking they had cleared up. In the first episode- right after my boyfriend left I had a feeling she had fleas- and sure enough, the vet overlooked them the first time. SO CHECK YOUR DOG for fleas! They are VERY HARD to find sometimes!
If you have a dog that has a severe allergy to fleas like Maya is, it only takes ONE single flea bite to trigger a horrible itchy reaction all over with scratching and hot spots that can form. I have diagnosed Maya myself after doing countless hours of researching. I am just in the moment trying to make her as comfortable as possible. I went out and bought a new vacuum to keep my apartment vacuumed and clean to rid the fleas.
I realize that the post that you did was almost a month ago or a couple of weeks ago- but I figure I would post my story as well, in case people may come across this in the future and wonder what is going on with their poor dog. Good luck with your situation, and I hope your dog heals fast and gets comfortable soon.
It is so sad to see them in so much angst! Tea tree oil is great, oatmeal, aloe, and also I have been giving them Omega 3 fish oil pills. (my dog Tula alongside Maya doesn't have a flea allergy, so that was why it made this hard to identify and realize I had fleas!) I have also heard that brewer's yeast and garlic can be added in to the diet to help build the immune system up.
A healthy dog is usually less likely to get infested with parasites or sick. I am going to be cooking for my dogs and also giving them a raw diet as soon as can work it into my schedule. Also these two books are a godsend for me: Natural Health Bible for Dogs and Cats by Shawn Messonier, D.V.M., and also Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats, by Richard H. Pitcairn, D.V.M, P.H.D. Good Luck!
Posted on 11/14/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Have a Malamute with itchy skin and now my husband has bites on his back and chest. I will be going to the vet tomorrow to do a skin scrape for mites but I hope that is not the case. Nothing has worked up to this point. I've tried all types of herbal pills, shampoos, sprays, oils and shots. There are so many opinions on this site, that how can anyone say that their advice will work versus another. I think I am just frustrated and venting to those that sympathize with me.
Thanks!
Posted on 10/26/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
dog with mange
I have a chihuahua with mange---I have been applying dawn dishwashing liquid on his affected area, but it doesn't seem to be working! This is my forth day of applying it.
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Can someone please tell me what makes my mini schnauzer dig, scratch, lick bite his skin, and will be asleep and jump up out of a dead sleep and chase his butt, as if something was sticking him, he has no worms, as I keep up to date on all shots, worming etc.
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Archived on 08/20/2008
I have a Shih Tzu and have noticed that her skin is itchy and red sometimes. I bought oatmeal and give her a bath on a weekly basis, but it is still happening. What are some things I can do for her itchy skin?
Nancy from Parma, OH
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RE: Dog With Itchy Skin
First thing would be to take her to the vet. The itchy skin could be due to inhalant allergies, food allergies, flea allergies, dry skin (possibly from frequent bathing), mange, etc., your vet can help determine the cause.
Once the cause has been targeted, it will be much easier to come up with an appropriate plan of attack that will solve your Shih Tzu's itchiness.
Call your vet and schedule an appointment. (02/22/2008)
By luvmygingerkids
RE: Dog With Itchy Skin
We just started using "The Missing Link" product. (Got it from 1 800 pet meds). It works wonders! I have a Bichon who was going crazy with itching, and this is the only thing that stopped it. Her hair is growing back, her coat is much silkier and healthier. It isn't very expensive at all, and is worth a try! (02/22/2008)
By mom2hhh
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I have the same problem with 2 of my 3 dogs. I tried lots of things, but found that using the oatmeal shampoo and then rinsing them in Apple Cider Vinegar is the best. I take an empty water jug and fill with water and 1 cup ACV. (1 gal. water with 1 cup avc) let them drip dry is best, but letting it sit for a while and then towel dry is okay. I only bathe them every 4-6 weeks. (02/22/2008)
By Jessica
RE: Dog With Itchy Skin
I would not give any more baths, they tend to dry out skin and make the itch worse. I had this problem with 2 dogs and was told to give the dogs a cheap allergy pill. It worked great. They both healed within days. (02/22/2008)
By velcro
RE: Dog With Itchy Skin
I agree with earlier posters. The vet is who should be helping you with this. There are sooo many reasons for itchy skin that you could spend loads of time and money and still not find an answer. Meanwhile, the dog suffers. (02/22/2008)
By Glenn'sMom
RE: Dog With Itchy Skin
I have Boston terriers who have dry, flaky, itchy skin as well. I bought some emu oil off of smokymountainminerals.com and poured it on their food and it made a world of difference. They shed less and scratch less and love the taste of the stuff! Give it a try! (02/24/2008)
By eyeshadowdiva
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It would, of course, depend really on what is causing the itching. My aunt used to have 14 dogs at one time years ago and most of them were house dogs. She would use this stuff from the drug store called SULFODENE. You can get it at different places actually, like a feed and seed. It tells you how to use it and why you might need to. If it doesn't work, I would take the dog to a good veterinarian who believes in holistic veterinarianism. (02/24/2008)
By Alice Blevins
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Shih Tzus skin will rot! It is very common for that breed, and they end up ripping their fur out :( I would really recommend trimming her fur and adding fish oil to her diet, which helps with the skin if it is dry. You will be able to tell by the roughness of their paws.
Shih Tzus also need special food, because most common dog food will cause allergies in them and can end up being toxic to them. So, that could be what is causing her problem.
Good luck! I hope the little critter feels better. :) (02/24/2008)
By Verybella
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I have a 9 month old Boston Terrier, with a severe flea allergy. Her vet gave her a cortisone shot, antibiotics, and a topical flea txt. The hair loss, scratching, biting, and swelling has all stopped. So far she is much better! The vet said it only takes one flea bite to cause a major problem because of her hypersensitivity to the flea saliva. (05/19/2008)
By Lacie
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Archived on 02/22/2008
My dog has a very dry, itchy skin problem. I bathe him with oatmeal shampoo and give him one fish oil tablet a day but how do I get rid of it? The poor thing is scratching like no tomorrow.
Dayle from Central Coast, NSW
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RE: Dog With Itchy Skin
I read that milk of magnesia does wonders for human skin, I wonder if it would help your dog?
I. (02/04/2008)
By irene
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Your dog could have a flea allergy but it's not just due to fleas. 'Chiggers' and other little biting bugs can cause an allergy, too. My sister's little dog has this problem and she tried everything under the sun. The only thing that worked was a 'flea shot' at the vet. (02/04/2008)
By Kalar
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Check your dog food before medicating your dog! We were buying our pug a name brand dog food and he had horrible skin problems. The vet recommended the Benadryl, when that didn't work he wanted to give him steroids. The poor things hair was falling out and he scratch continually. I did some research into dog food and found an all natural high quality food for him. Within 3 weeks he had stopped scratching and his hair had started to grow back. granted the food is a little more expensive and i have to go to the pet store to get it but it beats the cost of the medication and is a lot better for our dog. (02/05/2008)
By leslilli
RE: Dog With Itchy Skin
Try using a product called Missing Link. It is a wonderful product that helps with the condition of your pet's skin and also makes their coat healthy and shiny. (02/05/2008)
By Jana
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Where can I buy Missing Link? Thank You, Cecile (02/05/2008)
By Cecile
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If this is an outside dog, make sure he does not come in contact with a certain plant called wandering jew, makes any animal itch. If it's in your garden, get rid of it. There's possibly other plants as well that he may be allergic to but this is definitely one of the worst. Good luck, sincerely Kay from country NSW OZ (02/05/2008)
By Kay
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Switch dog food to lamb and rice. It makes a world of difference for our dog. (02/05/2008)
By jlouisensam
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Try switching his food as he may be having food allergies.
Also, try using "missing link", this product is a miracle worker when it comes to skin and joint problems. I purchase online from 1-800 PETMEDS. (02/06/2008)
By Theresa
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Hello. I do animal rescue volunteer work, and when I see an itchy dog, I immediately suspect mange (mites in the skin or hair folicle).
Two types of mange are common to us- one resides in the dog's hair follicle (Demodex), and one that chews through skin (Sarcoptic). They eventually lose hair with Demodex mange, and get wild with itch with Sarcoptic mange. (Dog will eventually tear holes in itself to try to stem the itch.)
The vet can do a simple skin scraping to tell if your dog has it, and prescribe a medication that kills it. Sarcoptic in particular is very easily gotten rid of. Good luck (02/06/2008)
By Janet
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I've had good luck with a shampoo called "Malaseb" by DVM Pharmacueticals. I got it from the vet's office, but I see if you do an internet search you can find it at a variety of places. Kind of pricey, but it's really reduced the amount of scratching and licking my shih-tzu does. My vet also recommended that I wash her once a week with the stuff. Good luck! (02/07/2008)
By khilde80
RE: Dog With Itchy Skin
Try using Advantage! (02/08/2008)
By Chicklet
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Don't bathe him too often - it can dry out his skin and make him more itchy. I have 2 Poms and they get bathed every 3 months, at their groomings, unless they get really dirty - and even then I try not to give a complete bath if it's not needed. They get brushed thoroughly every week, and stay pretty clean. (02/08/2008)
By dj_pinkey
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Archived on 02/04/2008
I have an 11 year old Boston Terrier named Daisy Huckleberry. She is a sweetheart. Her problem is itchy skin. I bathe her in flea shampoo and oatmeal shampoo. This helps but only temporally. Any suggestions on a home remedy to help her get some relief?
Thanks,
Mayverne from North Carolina
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RE: Dog With Itchy Skin
Give your dog some Benadryl. Even if it's a 1/2 tablet per day. It relieves the itching just as it would for us. I asked my vet about it and he said it's okay to give to the dog (which I have). (10/05/2005)
By SueBee
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I feed my babies Science Diet Sensitive Skin and also feed 3V caps. (they are indoor dogs)
Jennifer
Northern Virginia
(10/05/2005)
By ILuvDobes
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Have you tried giving up the flea shampoo for a while and see if that helps? A lot of those flea shampoos are made up of really toxic ingredients and maybe she's allergic to them. Plus, there's the question of whether you want to expose yourself to the toxic ingredients in flea soaps.
It is more expensive, but it is so easy and safe, to use a drug like Frontline. If you're only worried about fleas, it will last for three months with one treatment. (For ticks, you have to treat once a month). Frontline is currently the "least toxic" method of controlling fleas on pets.
Another thing you could try is giving her some lipids in her diet. We occasionally feed our dog the egg yolks when we have a recipe that calls for whites only. I cook them in the microwave and she loves them. (10/05/2005)
By Kathy K.
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I don't know if you have it there, but Lanicane Talcum Powder (For humans) is very good. Stops the 'itch, scratch, itch' cycle, and numbs the skin. If you don't have Lanicane, I'm sure the pharmacist will have something similar which will do the trick. (10/05/2005)
By veronica
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I found vitamin E oil from a drug store soothes iches and is safe if licked from skin.....hope this helps (10/06/2005)
By Donna
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You can also try too put some olive oil on the food. It got too the point that the dog would not eat his food without it. My daughter had too do this for her dog. It did work. (10/06/2005)
By Joyce wis
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I have an 8 year old rat terrier who has severe allergies to a lot of stuff. On her rear her skin is really red. I usually just take her to the vet for an allergy shot and that's good for about 30 days, but if I don't have the money to go to the vet I give her a bath in dawn dishwashing liquid, and give her a small dose of liquid benadryl. This really gives her some relief for a few days at a time. I've also used some stuff I found at Wal-Mart for Hot Spots that helps a little. (10/06/2005)
By mamascott
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I give my Schiperkee 2 pills a day of Brewers Yeast. And a multivitamin and have to be careful not to give her any foods outside of her regular diet. This always inflames her. (10/06/2005)
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RE: Dog With Itchy Skin
My dog had the same problem, he'd bite and scratch until he bleed, after awhile he had a permanent bald spot on his back. I tried all the things on the replies. I finally have a dog with fur, we changed his dog food to lamb an rice and it worked for us. (10/06/2005)
By ellen
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Brew up some strong Lipton tea (use about 7-8 bags). Let cool, and transfer to a spray bottle .. this will greatly relieve the itching, and allow the skin to heal. (This is also very good for human itching also!) (10/21/2005)
By Lucy
RE: Dog With Itchy Skin
Thank you very much for the advice. I am off to the vet today. Wish me luck! (05/23/2006)
By Gloria
RE: Dog With Itchy Skin -TOXIC
I noticed some feedback that includes over the counter human meds. Many of these are TOXIC to pets (most we know are toxic/deadly like: ibuprofin, motrin etc). Also toxic: Lanicane, hydrogen peroxide, etc - -please visit the following site to learn others to stay away from: http://www.shakervet.com/household_medications.html
(b)(/b) (04/06/2007)
By Katie
RE: Dog With Itchy Skin
I have a rat terrier mix breed dog with bad skin allergies. We participated in a new treatment at North Carolina State University Vet Hospital. It is a medication called Cyclosporine. It is WONDERFUL!! He does not scratch, bite or chew if he gets his medicine. I give him 25 mg in a pill every day. It is a prescription from your vet. It is now approved for use in dogs for skin allergies. So contact your vet and try it. It is kinda expensive But well worth the money! By the way this is the same medicine used in people to prevent organ rejection after a transplant. (04/20/2007)
By starcrystal444
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My pug has been on Benadryl for a couple of years. I tried elimination diets, cooking for her, etc. Finally, I asked my vet to give her the allergen blood panel screening. It was $225.00, but it was priceless. She turned out to be allergic to a number of things, including: rice, eggs, turkey, various grasses, trees, regional inhalants (weeds), wool, jute and others. Also, she was border line allergic to wheat, pork, cow's milk and barley. All the things in the expensive holistic foods! Now I cook for her, using chicken, oatmeal, beef and fresh vegetables. She is taking a monthly shot (which I give myself). This runs about $20.00 per month. What a difference it has made in her life! (12/28/2007)
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