my boxer keeps scratching like crazy she is tearing herself up. I checked for fleas even treated her for fleas. I tried oatmail shampoo, baby oil, and hotspot itch relief i cant figure out why she keeps doing this. Someone help me what can be wrong?
2006-11-15 15:31:22 · 9 answers · asked by cynthia b 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Could be a food allergy. Could be mange. There are probably other things it could be. First step is to see a vet. Unless you know what's causing it, it can't be effectively treated and while you keep trying things via guesswork, he suffers.
2006-11-15 15:39:53 · answer #1 · answered by Caninelegion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eczema is a skin disease that both humans and dogs can have. You can't catch is as it is a generational thing. It causes a great itching feeling that you can't help but scratch! It's basically caused by dry skin. I think all she needs is a good moisturizer! If you bathe her more often and use moisturizing shampoo that will help. Also, give her an olive oil rinse. She'll smell like a salad but the oil wil help her skin stay miost.
2006-11-16 13:46:43 · answer #2 · answered by dww32720 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may have an allergy, i.e. to grass (yes, really); or she may have a problem with dry skin--especially if you've been bathing her and treating her a lot lately. If you are not seeing any fleas, I wouldn't treat for them. Your best bet is a visit to the vet.
If you've not noticed any bald patches developing, she probably doesn't have mange. I've not heard of mange being a deadly disease.
Good luck.
2006-11-15 23:44:11 · answer #3 · answered by jen1979 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could have mange. The only way to know that is the Vet takes a skin scraping and checks it. That is what it sounds like.
It could be ring worm or allergies too. If you have done all you said I would suggest the Vet next. You have done everything possible you can do on your own.
2006-11-15 23:35:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could be allergic to something. Take her to the vet and give her a childrens Benedryl pill to help with the itching. Take her tomorrow. The scratching could get infected.
Good luck
2006-11-16 00:33:31 · answer #5 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your boxer to the vet he may have one of several deadly dieses including mange.
2006-11-15 23:38:34 · answer #6 · answered by charmedwitch94 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may have allergies or dry skin. try changing her food. I keep mine on a lamb and rice formula, it helps his skin a lot. Also if it is allergies, she may need steroids.
2006-11-15 23:42:31 · answer #7 · answered by tera_duke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a black lab with the same problem the vet gave her some thing for dry skin and it went away i can remember what it was though sorry
2006-11-15 23:36:04 · answer #8 · answered by benjis_girl1409 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
talk to a vet they knew all about pets
2006-11-15 23:34:53 · answer #9 · answered by savvy55 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋