The other one does not scratch, and I have checked both of them and find no fleas on them. I treat them for fleas and even just bathed them, but the one dog is still scratching. What could it be?
2006-09-21 12:08:17 · 8 answers · asked by Random Precision 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Sounds like dry skin. Try either a small piece of bacon in each feeding or, even better, use Borden's Mirra-Coat. It should clear in about a week to ten days.
2006-09-21 12:25:45 · answer #1 · answered by ericscribener 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could simply be an allergic reaction. It could be the soap/shampoo you're using, the laundry detergent you use for your own clothes and etc., the food, or maybe a dermatological disorder. Take them both (just in case it's something contagious) to see a vet.
It could also be plain old "dry skin". I don't know where you live, but sometimes hard water and dry air makes it hard on pets.
Hope this helps--a bit, at least.
2006-09-21 12:15:40 · answer #2 · answered by T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be allergies or maybe very dry skin. My dog scratches her chin all the time and chews on her feet. Vet says she's got some kind of allergies. Are there any pink or reddish areas where they are scratching?
2006-09-21 12:13:47 · answer #3 · answered by hillary99mk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a trained pet groomer and in my experience, your problem may have several answers. It could be the type of food you feed him or dry skin. Then it could also be the breed or the frequency of baths.
2006-09-21 12:29:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Skin problems, allergies, a type of necrosis?
Check your dogs over, and look for anything unusual. not just fleas and ticks.
2006-09-21 12:39:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
might be a rash or infection
rub cortizone cream into the spot it scracthing (provied the skin in the area is not really red, flaky, or bleeding) then give it some time if it persists call a vet
2006-09-21 12:12:17 · answer #6 · answered by Slappin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be dry skin or a rash
try using a moisturizing dog shampoo
2006-09-21 12:11:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the local docter.I no why?i HAD a dog. :( IT wasn't becuse of the things.He just mest up the house. :(
2006-09-21 12:13:04 · answer #8 · answered by Electronic Geek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋