About 2 months ago we put her in a new flea collar as she had come into contact with a hedgehog in the garden and we were worried about her getting fleas. However, about 3 days later she began to bite and chew herself so we removed the collar straight away thinking it may have caused an allergic reaction but she still hasn't stopped chewing herself, now she is at the point where she has chewed out the hair on her back legs. We have checked for fleas and she has none, plus she was given a bath in DocMartins flea shampoo. We have also wormed her but she still will not stop chewing herself, does anyone know what could be causing this habit and how to treat it?
2006-11-23 03:54:06 · 15 answers · asked by BlackCountryBob 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Hehehe thanks for pointing that out Rae, it was Bob martins shampoo, dunno where my head is at!
Thanks for all the advice everyone, I am inclined to think she is kinda bored, after the summer being able to play all day in the garden and there always being someone around I think its just that she has much less to do now the weather has turned bad an there is less for her to do but I think I will bring it up with the vet next time I see him.
2006-11-23 05:05:09 · update #1
now, first of all it is a good thing that you took of the flea color but i can tell you y your dog is biting. there are many different reasons:
1. your dog as fleas, flea eggs or flea larve(treated with advantix ask your vet)
2. your dog has mange or mites(treated with revolution ask your vet about that too
3. your dog used to have one of the above and now has big scabs on his or her body.
if u need more info on on one of the above just ask a Q andi will be sure to answer! p.s. mange and mites r microscopic!
2006-11-23 04:19:19 · answer #1 · answered by sweetie pea 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a pet store and buy something called "bitter apple" Its made to taste nasty so pets stop chewing. I have a 2 yr old Jack Russell and he chews his front legs all the time. He has scabs there off and on. In my opinion it's somewhat like OCD.(obessive compulisve disorder) that people get. If it persists take your critter to the vet. Make sure that there's no underlying problems either! Hope this helps!
2006-11-23 04:04:28 · answer #2 · answered by Halley G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs to see a vet, really. She could have some sort of skin complaint and maybe a course of tablets could help. Make sure you get it seen to, these things can get serious.
I am sure she will be fine, though, don't worry!!
By the way, maybe if you use Bob Martin's shampoo you will have more luck? Last I heard, Doc Martin made boots - maybe that's your problem!! Sorry, hehe!!!
2006-11-23 04:03:50 · answer #3 · answered by Rae 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yea it's called itching, my suggestion would be to put the flea collar back on and contact a vet.
2006-11-23 04:16:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dunno this cause can be 4 many reasons
It has fleas
it has tics
it is going through a shedding stage
she has pain in her legs
she has been bitten
she is growing in teeth
is not getting enough chewing time
is not taking enough baths
has an infection
If these are not the answers to ur ?'s and she does not stop chewing on herself take her to the vet.
Some solutions are:
Give her more baths
Find tic treatments/fleas
find itching ointment
take her to the vet
hope i am helping u
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2016-04-22 11:40:39 · answer #6 · answered by fairy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Jack Russell used to eat his back leg as well - he was hyperactive and totally neurotic and ended up having an operation and still kept doing it. Ask your vet next time you go.
2006-11-23 04:03:06 · answer #7 · answered by Charlene 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check to see if a part of the hedgehogs spines are in her where she is scratching/chewing.
2006-11-23 04:02:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She has dry skin. Try bathing her in a medicated shampoo.
2006-11-23 04:02:54 · answer #9 · answered by golden rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vets she might have a wee mite under her skin.
2006-11-23 04:04:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋