I have a dobe/german shep mix and she itches so bad, I have tried everything, ahe just itches right on the top of her tail and pulls the hair out. Also I need to know of anything that helps with shedding, I cant shave her because other than looking ridiculous there is a chance her hair will never grow back.
2007-01-07 06:20:10 · 18 answers · asked by Katrina R 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
There are several possibilities.
This could be a stress-related activity. Make sure your dog has lots of activity and is well cared for.
It could also be diet related. If she is not getting the oils and nutrients she needs she could have skin issues.
It could also be a sensitivity of some sort. Dogs, like people, can develop allergies.
You don't say how old she is, but it could also be joint pain which is bothering her.
The best thing to do is to have a vet check her out and see what is going on.
best,
cez
2007-01-07 06:25:10 · answer #1 · answered by cezzium 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a dog itches it generally means that they have dry skin. IT can also mean that they have flees. If the skin is dry you can buy special shampoo for the dogs skin condition. Also brushing the dog really helps because it causes the skin to release natural oils. For the shedding again brushing does help the reason why dogs shed so much is because they have an extra layer of fur caught with in there original fur that is hard to get out with a regular brush so what you can do is they have special combs for this other layer of hair that is caught it gets in deeper to get rid of that hair that is lose which does reduce the shedding.
In the future if you don't want a dog that sheds so much you can get a dog with real hair like a Maltese, shih tuz, and a couple other dogs plus you can get hair less dogs hope this helped
P.S.> YOU SHOULD FIRST SEE A VET TO MAKE SURE IT IS NOT SOME KIND OF SKIN CONDITION OR THAT THEY DONT HAVE FLEES VETS GENERALLY HAVE GOOD IDEAS. OH AND THE ONE WHO COMMENTED ABOUT THE CONE YOU DONT WANT IT ON YOUR DOG FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE BECAUSE YOUR DOG WILL BE MISERABLE
2007-01-07 07:09:10 · answer #2 · answered by angie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's a dog though. That is what dogs do. If he is itching excessively than maybe he has fleas and you should look into that. Try getting a dog brush and brushing her everday. They have special ones that remove the loose hair into the brush before she sheds it all over the furniture. But, in general, dogs itch and shed. Humans too.
2007-01-07 06:24:26 · answer #3 · answered by Kogetsu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try putting all types of powder on her if you haven't tried already. Take her to the vet, too. They can be a good help. Tell them not to shave it too short, but to give it a good enough shave so she'll stop itching and shedding. Also, try giving her baths daily.
2007-01-07 06:24:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Petsmart sells a product called Linatone. It is a food supplement. It helped with my 5 month old Bichonpoo's itching. It has worked on dogs I have previously owned with shedding problems.
2007-01-07 06:23:25 · answer #5 · answered by ESPERANZA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The type of dog you have is going to shed, and there's nothing you can do about it. The itching may have to do with their diet. Go read some books on dogs.
2007-01-07 06:25:36 · answer #6 · answered by Lei Lei 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
supplements. 1st. take her to the vet and make sure it's not a skin condition that needs medication. She could be allergic to fleas and just have them by her tail or she may have eczema. Omaha Vaccine sells a lot of supplements to take care of shedding and itching. They have a great website.
2007-01-07 06:41:58 · answer #7 · answered by anniewalker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK i had the same problem about two weeks ago and ill tell you the same thing my vet told me every time you feed her pour some vegetable oil on her food ill tell you what i use that along with brewers yeast and the shedding slowed and the itching stopped its amazing that something as simple as vegetable oil corrected this problem ..........good luck
2007-01-07 06:28:04 · answer #8 · answered by cmann70726 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i reccomend you see the vet , my dog had the exact same thing only mines a yorkie, its a shame i know but just see what the vet says , but for the meanwhile TRY suda crem on the area its sounds daft but hopefully , that will ease the itch and the dog might not tugg as much xx ps. good luck though x
2007-01-07 06:31:59 · answer #9 · answered by rachel s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take her to the vet and see what he can do for the itching. For the shedding, have you tried brushing her?
2007-01-07 06:55:43 · answer #10 · answered by Trumpetgirl913 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋