my dog has an itch, she doesn't have fleas, but i need to find a way to cure her at home?

Answer 1

Give her a cool bath in Aveeno, or generic of same, Oatmeal bath. Leave on for 5 minutes as directed. Rinse well under cool water.
Then give her Chamomile tea, to help her nerve endings calm down.
Chamomile tea works very well, and is safe for her. Dump it out of the teabag, and use 1 teaspoon for small breed, up to 1 tablespoon for a large breed. Mix it in a little canned food, such as Mighty Dog, or Cesar's, and give about 30 minutes before she needs to relax. It will keep her happy, but reduce stress. It can be given as needed.

If your grocer doesn't carry chamomlile, you can use 'Sleepytime Tea' as it is the same,but with added herbs. Plain chamomile tastes better to a dog.

It is most likely allergies. You can get a great hypo-allergenic kibble at your local pet supply. Solid Gold makes a wonderful food for allergic dogs.
Also, if you have been using carpet powders or shampoos, she may be allergic to that or grasses.

If the change of food doesn't help in a couple of weeks, she needs to see a vet for better diagnosis.

Answer 2

My dog also was itchy, and I found out it was allergies. Chicken and egg are two things to watch out for. Alot of doctors will say chicken is the best thing to feed your dog because it is the easiest on their stomachs. But Chicken is a high allergen for dogs, and if you go to a dog food store and check all the bags you'll see that almost every bag has some sort of Chicken byproducts. Even the bags that say all beef have chicken byproduct. I give my dog a vegetarian hard food, and add meat fit for human consumption from our grocery store, mini steaks or ground beef, or ground lamb. In those bags of dog food you never know what your getting. Also if you bath your dog with soap, don't. Try Aveeno, it usually helps the itch. The less you bath your dog the better, until you get the allergy under control.

Answer 3

I'm sorry, I know you don't want to hear this but you don't 'need' a way to treat her at home and she does need to see a vet to get a diagnosis.
It is illegal to neglect to provide basic care or veterinary care; it is illegal for anyone other than a vet to treat or advise on how to treat an animal.

It could be fleas, fleas don't live on the dog. They hop on to feed then hop off. And fleas carry tapeworm so she will also need worming.
It could be allergic excema, there is a lot you can do for her if she has regarding diet and lifestyle it but one of the allergens is flea bites, so its likely that she has fleas either way.

If you have a pdsa or Blue Cross near you, and if you are on state benefits you can get all her veterinary care for the cost of a donation.
If there is no pdsa vet center near you, one of your local vets may run a scheme where they treat her and bill the pdsa.

Answer 4

Not enough information, but try these: There are anti-itch shampoos for dogs you could try, if the itching is general. If there is just a spot, you can spray it with a (human) anesthetic such as Hurricaine. This stops the itching (temporarily) so the dog quits scratching or chewing and it has a chance to heal. You may have to ask for it at the pharmacy, but it's not prescription. Also, try giving the dog a good oil supplement such as cod liver oil. Dogs love the taste, too.

Answer 5

It could be allergies. I have the same problem with my dog, always around this time of year. We had to take her to the vet and get a presription for prednisone. We tried benadryl at first, which you can do (but be careful....you have to know how much to give it), but unfortunatly that didn't work. I think the best think would be to take your dog to the vet. They can give you an actual diagnosis and treat your dog with whatever medication it needs to stop the itching.

Answer 6

First, identify the problem; the 'itch' might be a re-action to a problem, not the problem per se.
If ypour dog is anxious--for some reason, an itch scratching itself might be the indicator.
If the dog has dry skin, it might be the result of too little water or moist food.
The dog might have exzema or a 'tick' beneath its skin.
The dog's coat might need conditioning. -T.H.

Answer 7

why do you have to cure her at home? do you not have pet insurance? can you not get to a vet?

The best thing to try is an aloe-vera and oatmeal shampoo. It is great for soothing the skin and relieveing itches. If it is a continuous problem she may have a skin problem which should be seen by a vet. You could always try an alternative treatment vet as they can suggest natural alternatives to medication.

Answer 8

It could be a food allergy. If she is itching constantly and chewing at her feet, it is probably a food allergy, or other environmental allergy.
If it is food related, giving her boiled chicken and cottage cheese or with rice for a short time will help, then you can gradually reintroduce food to her, but try to find something without a lot of preservatives, a sensitive skin food may be the best to try.

Answer 9

If your dog is only scratching in one area, it may be a hot spot.Try Sulfodene. You can buy it at any pet store. It worked for my dog.
The oatmeal shampoos are good for a temporary fix, but it may be an allergy also like the other have said, take her to the vets, and PLEASE don't give her Benadryl without checking with a vet first..you have to give him/her the right dosage. You can overdose him/her.

Answer 10

There is a product at the stores called Scratchex. It is supposed to reduce itching for dogs.