Why is my dog constantly scratching?Looking for causes and remedies?

Question

I have checked for fleas and don't see any. I have other dogs that are not scratching. diet has been the same. It is a llapso apso mix breed

Answer 1

could be dry skin, believe it or not I have seen a few dogs that have to have dog lotion put onto them for dry skin.

Answer 2

Either dry skin or allergies. My dog has the same problem. She'll scratch so much she has open wounds. My vet has been no help, saying just not to bathe her as much. =P I've been researching this and it could be as simple a remedy as finding a different food to actually having the dog tested for WHAT the allergy is. Good luck, it's a long, frustrating battle!

Answer 3

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Why is my dog constantly scratching?Looking for causes and remedies?
I have checked for fleas and don't see any. I have other dogs that are not scratching. diet has been the same. It is a llapso apso mix breed

Answer 4

There ARE no home remedies for a dog with this kind of serious problems with its teeth and gums. But neglecting your dog's oral care can lead to serious health problems like heart and kidney disease, so be prepared to deal with that if you "can't`` take your dog to the vet for the care all dogs need.

Answer 5

It could still be fleas, you may not see them. It only takes one flea to drive some dogs nuts. You may want to put some frontline on him just to be sure. He may also have allergies. He could be allergic to the shampoo you are using. It is really hard to tell without running expensive tests. One thing you could do is use a medicated shampoo. Lather up good and try to leave it on him at least 5 min before you rinse off. If it's too cold to do that, wrap him up on a towel for the waiting time. It should help. If you feel like he is itching a lot, then you can give him some Benadryl.be sure to note that it is NOT safe to use the liquid form
The biggest form of allergies in dogs results from either flea bites or the food.

In order to determine if it is the food buy a food that has NO corn products in it. Corn is the biggest thing in dog food that causes allergies. YOu did not mention what kind of dog food you feed, but if it is a grocery store brand or farm supply brand even a vet brand such as science diet, These foods are only filled with fillers and chemicals and preservatives in the food that are not good for your dog.Innova, canidae, solid gold, wellness, california natural are good all natural foods with the right stuff in it to feed your dog.How to grade your dog's food: Start with a grade of 100:
1) For every listing of "by-product" , subtract 10 points
2) For every non-specific animal source ("meat" or "poultry", meat, meal or
fat) reference, subtract 10 points
3) If the food contains BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin, subtract 10 points
4) For every grain "mill run" or non-specific grain source, subtract 5 points
5) If the same grain ingredient is used 2 or more times in the first five ingredients (I.e. "ground brown rice", "brewers rice", "rice flour" are all the same grain), subtract 5 points
6) If the protein sources are not meat meal and there are less than 2 meats in the top 3 ingredients, subtract 3 points
7) If it contains any artificial colorants, subtract 3 points
8 ) If it contains ground corn or whole grain corn, subtract 3points
9) If corn is listed in the top 5 ingredients, subtract 2 more points
10) If the food contains any animal fat other than fish oil, subtract 2 points
11) If lamb is the only animal protein source (unless your dog is allergic to other protein sources), subtract 2 points
12) If it contains soy or soybeans, subtract 2 points
13) If it contains wheat (unless you know that your dog is not allergic to wheat), subtract 2 points
14) If it contains beef (unless you know that your dog is not allergic to beef), subtract 1 point
15) If it contains salt, subtract 1 point>
Extra Credit:
1) If any of the meat sources are organic, add 5 points
2) If the food is endorsed by any major breed group or nutritionist, add 5 points
3) If the food is baked not extruded, add 5 points
4) If the food contains probiotics, add 3 points
5) If the food contains fruit, add 3 points
6) If the food contains vegetables (NOT corn or other grains), add 3 points
7) If the animal sources are hormone-free and antibiotic-free, add 2 points
8 ) If the food contains barley, add 2 points
9) If the food contains flax seed oil (not just the seeds), add 2 points
10) If the food contains oats or oatmeal, add 1 point
11) If the food contains sunflower oil, add 1 point
12) For every different specific animal protein source (other than the first one; count "chicken" and "chicken meal" as only one protein source, but "chicken" and "" as 2 different sources), add 1 point
13) If it contains glucosamine and chondroitin, add 1 point
14) If the vegetables have been tested for pesticides and are pesticide-free, add 1 point

Score:
94-100+ = A 86-93 = B 78-85 = C 70-77 = D 69 and below = F>
Here are some foods that have already been scored.

Dog Food scores:
Authority Harvest Baked / Score 116 A+
Bil-Jac Select / Score 68 F
Canidae / Score 112 A+
Chicken Soup Senior / Score 115 A+
Diamond Maintenance / Score 64 F
Diamond Lamb Meal & Rice / Score 92 B
Diamond Large Breed 60+ Formula / Score 99 A
Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Ultra Premium / Score 122 A+
Dick Van Patten's Duck and Potato / Score 106 A+
Foundations / Score 106 A+
Hund-n-Flocken Adult Dog (lamb) by Solid Gold / Score 93 B
Iams Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Premium / Score 73 D
Innova Dog / Score 114 A+
Innova Evo / Score 114 A+
Kirkland Signature Chicken, Rice, and Vegetables / Score 110 A+
Nutrisource Lamb and Rice / Score 87 B
Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy / Score 87 B
Pet Gold Adult with Lamb & Rice / Score 23 F
ProPlan Natural Turkey & Barley / Score 103 A+
Purina Beneful / Score 17 F
Purina Dog / Score 62 F
Purina Come-n-Get It / Score 16 F
Royal Canin Bulldog / Score 100 A+
Royal Canin Natural Blend Adult / Score 106 A+
Sensible Choice Chicken and Rice / Score 97 A
Science Diet Advanced Protein Senior 7+ / Score 63 F
Science Diet for Large Breed Puppies / Score 69 F
Wellness Super5 Mix Chicken / Score 110 A+
Wolfking Adult Dog (bison) by Solid Gold / Score 97 A

Answer 6

There are a lot of reasons why your dog could have itchy skin.

It would be best to bring him to the vet so he/she can correctly diagnose him and help you find a solution to give your dog relief.

Do not ever give your dog medication without a vet's advice on the right kind and proper dosage.

Answer 7

It's probably scratching due to a skin irritation caused by an allergic reaction (probably to a food). Fleas are another possibility, as are mites. Check with your vet, next time you visit.

Answer 8

Your dog may have dry skin or skin infection, see the vet before it gets worse.

Answer 9

Dry skin, allergies or a nervous tick. See your vet and animal psycholigist about it.

Answer 10

Perhaps it is a skin infection. Get the dog to your vet in order to get the correct diagnosis and treatment.