My dog keeps biting at himself and is making his skin very red and scaley and the fur is falling out in these spots. Anyone know what this could be? I dont see any fleas....plus it has been in the 50's here....wouldnt the fleas be gone for the winter
2006-10-23 03:51:12 · 12 answers · asked by Jennifer H 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
hot spots
check with your vet.
2006-10-23 03:54:22 · answer #1 · answered by stone196606 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could have mange. I would take him to a Vet and get him looked after. And don't let him bite himself that will only make things worse. That's all I can think of is mange.
Hope you find out what's wrong with your dog and that he gets well soon ^_^
2006-10-23 11:35:29 · answer #2 · answered by AnimeLover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I`m no expert, but beware. This might be symptoms of Sarnna. To prevent this, keep bathing your dog weekly to keep its skin clean. If the problem still lingers, take your dog to the veterinary right away. It might be hot spots too or scaby or parasites. I`m afraid it will need treatment.
2006-10-23 11:07:23 · answer #3 · answered by Cloud 9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hot spots. Take the dog to the vet
2006-10-23 11:05:31 · answer #4 · answered by Matt O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a number of things. You should take the dog to a vet in case it is contagious to humans or in case it is mange.
2006-10-23 10:59:00 · answer #5 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has hot spots....try changing his food...my dog had hot spots and after we changed the food he cleared up a lot. Also, get a spray for hot spots. If it doesn't clear up, go to the vet
2006-10-23 15:14:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this sounds like food allergies
avoid CORN, WHEAT, SOY, BEEF, PORK, MEAT MEAL (mystery meat)
these fillers often give dogs "hot spots" which you have described....
go to pet supply store and pick out a better food - also avoid "by-products (beaks feet feathers)
bathe in soothing oatmeal dog shampoo
you can get products to stop him from biting - bitter apple spray is one but I suggest you find the cause also
typically LAMB AND RICE food is considered hypo allergenic.. but grocery store level foods are crap
2006-10-23 10:57:16 · answer #7 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could be mange or scabies or a simple staph infection. I would recommend contacting a vet. If it is a staph they will need antibiotics, but all of these require treatment.
2006-10-23 10:53:28 · answer #8 · answered by aksteckel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take him to the vet for proper diagnosis and treatment, I don't think there is any home remedy for this type of problem.
2006-10-23 19:41:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be the mange. Take him to the vet.
2006-10-23 11:00:31 · answer #10 · answered by lawana j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋