I have two Jack Russell Terriers and they have been itching and scratching constantly. They are both Heart worm and flea and tick medication monthly from the vet. There is no sign of hot spots. It has been very cold where we live and this seems to make it worse. Is there some food or supplement I can administer to help them with the itching?
2006-12-07 03:50:15 · 12 answers · asked by Kim P 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
With cold winter air, dogs, not just humans suffer from dry skin. Try putting some olive oil in food or talk to vet about what can help with this problem. My cat has this problem and I was given a spray to put on coat and rub in....maybe this could help with their itching.
2006-12-07 03:58:51 · answer #1 · answered by Wild seed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm looking for answers myself with my lab. He scratches, itches, licks himself constantly. The only thing I ever recall helping was giving him a Benadryl pill that puts him right to sleep. Dogs tend to not be interested to pills given to them, so you should probably take a piece of bread, put some peanut butter on it, put the pill in the peanut butter, and fold the piece of bread in half. It put my lab right to sleep, but it doesn't always work.
2006-12-07 12:15:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make healthy coat supplements that have vitamin e in them that helpa little. My black lab (70 lbs) is on one Benadryl a day...you may want to ask your vet about dosage for your guys. It helps a lot.
Also a little fish oil or olive oil in their food can help, too...but just a little or you'll have runny poop!!
2006-12-07 11:55:11 · answer #3 · answered by rattgrrrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the more you bathe dogs the dryer their skin gets. there is a medicated spray you can purchase at a Vet or a supply store that will condition their skin to stop the itching and scratching.
or you should check out this website:
http://www.petnat.com/
or
http://www.purepet.com/products.html
or
http://www.mungoandmaud.com/store/product/1040/Comfy-Dog-Shampoo/
or
http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/shop/index.php?page=shop-flypage-13912-7fca81abd8424e8eb474c9c896b561e3&ps_session=f7113b39241831c0ce92fe0479e9cd72
2006-12-07 12:02:08 · answer #4 · answered by holls 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Foster and Smith:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/?ref=4184&subref=AA&cm_mmc=PPC-_-Yahoo-_-dfs_keywords-_-foster%20smith
Get a supplement to improve your dogs' coat/skin. It will take several weeks to notice any improvement. Also, grass allergies are common among dogs. Do they only scratch after they come in from outdoors?
2006-12-07 11:55:53 · answer #5 · answered by stevijan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has good reccomendations for you. In addition make sure you are not using human shampoo on your little guys. Get a good moisturizing dog shampoo with oatmeal in it.
2006-12-07 12:00:36 · answer #6 · answered by talarlo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on where u live if it is cold then the house is dry - try a humidifier or try a Benadryl and put a little vegatable oil in his food
2006-12-07 11:57:04 · answer #7 · answered by ekleinert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say it's a case of dry skin and there should be some lotions or shampoos that can help.
2006-12-07 11:59:22 · answer #8 · answered by Michelle M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a cocker spaniel and she always itches because of her dry skin so i was told by my vet to give her bacon greese and it has worked.
2006-12-07 11:59:58 · answer #9 · answered by Jackie j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a dog cone put it on its head thats what i did with mine and put some anti itch cream on ur dog too
2006-12-07 11:52:34 · answer #10 · answered by mike2862669 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋