My puppy is on Frontline Plus, and does not seem to be bothered by fleas. We have wood floors in most of the house where he plays, but do not use harsh cleaners. I first noticed a problem when he would drag himself across the ground with his front paws. He does this in the grass, and also on the bedroom carpet. He scratches fairly often, but seems to tolerate it well. I saw a similar post suggest a salve of vaseline douche powder. Any other suggestions? My fiance is trying to book a vet appointment, but I would welcome any advice that might get the poor guy some relief. Thanks.
2006-07-31 06:25:09 · 8 answers · asked by Chris G 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It is caused by a mild allergic reaction, likely to grasses or carpet cleaners.
Wash the tummy daily with Listerine, mixed 50-50 with water, and apply neosporin, or a great salve remedy of douch powder mixed with white Vaseline until it makes a paste...Apply as needed after washing the tummy...It contains anit-fungals, antibiotics, soothing ingredients and it promotes healing...
this is common in puppies and he will likely outgrow it as his immune system developes.
2006-07-31 06:32:09 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dog has this same problem, and we've figured it's an allergy to grass, since it really bothers him in spring when the grass is green. The first year he had it really bad, and we got him allergy shots. Now, we rub a little bit of aloe vera on it (straight from the plant) and it seems to help a little, he actually has hair on his stomach this year (it used to all come off due to the rash.) However, I would definitely have the vet check it out, because it could be due to anything from food to treats to grass, really only your vet can help you to narrow it down.
Being allergic to grass is not mange, mange is actually a disease, some strains of which are contagious. A grass allergy is just that, an allergy.
2006-07-31 06:30:16 · answer #2 · answered by me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog does not have any diseases. Vaccinations give dogs the tools to fight diseases in the future. they are not to cure a disease they already have (since a puppy that young probably doesn't have any diseases). You get a vaccine to prevent getting sick in the future. Your dog is not diseased, you will be fine. Example: You get your dog vaccinated for rabies. It makes your dog immune to rabies. A few weeks later, your dog is bitten by a rabid animal. Your dog will not get rabies because its immune system already knows how to kill the rabies virus before it can infect him. That's how vaccines work. Just keep the cut clean and put a bandage on it so it won't get infected from dirt getting into it.
2016-03-16 22:42:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mange is a microscopic mite, not an allergy!
What vet school did you go to Quietman40?
Take him to the vet and get him cked out!
Similar situation: our Great Dane puppy is scratching all of his hair out!... we have been to the vet...got several skin scrapings to rule out both types of mange...he is on antibiotics and benedryl twice a day (still itching!) Our next step is to switch him to a corn and wheat free dog food...Nutro Chicken, Rice, and Oatmeal is the dog food we have chosen (has been on Science Diet-Sensitive Skin)...I am going to Petco after work today to get it.
Check your dog food, switch to corn and wheat free (search the Internet for more choices or go to nutro.com and look at ingredients). Sounds like an allergic reaction to something.
PS: I looked at many "lamb and rice" dog foods, and one of the main ingreds is corn! so be aware that just because it says "lamb and rice", or "chicken and rice" does not mean that corn is not also used!
2006-07-31 06:41:13 · answer #4 · answered by Suzie Q 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sound like he could be allergic to something. Does this dog stay in the house or is an outside dog? I know this guy that has a dog that scratches himself so bad. One day he decided to put this dog on the patio and he quit scratches himself. Turns out he was allergic to the grass. Dog are like people, they are allergic to some things.
2006-07-31 06:33:53 · answer #5 · answered by Paula 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your fiance is on the right track. It may be caused by some sort of allergy/allergies and your vet will likely know the best course of action, if it is allergy-related. Bottom line: don't treat what you don't understand. You may worsen the condition.
2006-07-31 06:29:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's allergic to grass. It's called Mange. Your vet can prescribe something for it.
2006-07-31 06:29:12 · answer #7 · answered by Quietman40 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is still small he could have gotten something on him in the grass that created an allergic reaction. Try cortisone spray at your local petstore.
2006-07-31 07:14:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may be having hot spots or some other kind of allergy, you should take him to the vet. One of my dogs gets this and we need to take her to the vet to get her antibiotics which cleans it right up.
Here's a forum talking about it: http://www.prodoggroomingsupplies.com/dog-forums/showthread.php?t=140
2006-07-31 06:29:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bath the dog in a wheat based dog shampoo and then apply gold bond to the effected areas
2006-07-31 06:30:27 · answer #10 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋