My dog seems to have some type of rash..?

Question

it seems to really be a problem to her..i find her scratching most of the time..i got the dog (an american pitbull) from a friend a couple of months back and i have gave her countless showers with different types of shampoos to she if any would help but nope, no luck..any help would greatly be appreciated..

-thanks

Answer 1

my dog had similar problems w/horrible scratching until she bled!! and i tried everything!! Changing her food to vitamin/fish oil supplements, shampoos, creams and nothing worked....Until I found the home remedy on the net. THIS REALLY WORKS!!! Buy a box of 20 Mule Team borax ---{ it is in the laundry detergent isle at Walmart for 4 bucks} buy a big bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide-- {depending on the size of your dog} **since hydrogen peroxide is 3% you need to dilute it w/ 2 parts water to make it 1% strength.
Ok, heres the recipe..,, get a large cup like a super-size burger king cup {or a picther if the dog is large-- you can double the recipe} and gather the above ingredients. I use a measuring cup for accuracy and i measure 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide and put it in the cup then i add at least 2 or 3 cups of the borax to the peroxide and stir, then i add 2 cups of very warm water to the cup and stir and stir until it somewhat dissloves.{ there will be some settleing so be sure to stir when you get ready to apply.] ok the mixture is ready i put it on the sink and the dog in the tub and give her a bath with my hair shampoo and rinse well, very well!! then i re-stir my mixture and put it all over her body taking special attention to her "bad" areas, make sure to get the entire dog! I dab her face and chin with a clean washcloth soaked in the mixture. LEAVE THE MIXTURE ON FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES while the dog sits in the tub.This mixture is gritty and messy, but it doesnt sting the eyes or burn the skin. depending on the condition of the dog you can rinse her or leave in on her. I myself have found it works better ir you leave in on, do not rinse or towel dry. let the dog in her area to dry and allow the mixture to get all over where she sleeps and hangs out, it is messy so keep her out of you bed and off the furniture until she is dry. i did this every 3 days for a month and she looks AWESOME now! Apple Cider Vinegar from the health store works great too,{ in place of the 3% peroxide in the mixture} for itching, but it burns if the dog has open sores. I spray her with ACV {apple cider vinegar} daily and it makes her so SILKY and it also helps with any scratching, you wouldnt believe it!!! but she smells like a salad 4 awhile. I am seriously telling you from experience---IT WORKS like nothing else Ive tried!!!!!

Answer 2

Sounds like an allergic reaction to something. Normally the reaction is to food. Talk to your vet. There is medication they can give to help ease this poor dog's discomfort and they can give you suggestions on a less allergenic food. Sometimes it's the wheat that can be an allergan, and other ingrediants.

Answer 3

What kind of food is your dog on? Dry, itchy skin, always scratching, licking and/or Chewing on feet, tail, and tummy, stinky ears, are all signs of a food allergy. Cheap dog food with lots of corn and/or wheat is usually the cause. You can wash her daily, and it won't help anything, and dry out her skin even worse. try looking up www.solidgoldhealth.com, they have several great foods that will help you and your dog.

Answer 4

She may have food allergies, especially if she is on food with corn, wheat, soy, or beef. You can try switching her to one of the Natural Balance allergy formulas and see if that helps, but it may take up to 10 weeks to start clearing up. I would also take her to the vet and get her checked out. The vet can put her on medication to help with the itching.

Answer 5

i could be skin mites. its a little bug in he skin the attacks the hair follicles. you need to take her to the vet to know for sure. try giving her a bath in a oatmeal and baking soda mixture. 2 parts oatmeal and 1 part baking soda. the baking soda will dry it out and the oatmeal will help soften up the baking soda and it won't be so harsh on her skin.

Answer 6

you have got a lot of good answer, but the best is a most.go to the vets they will do some skin testing,it's painless.please do this soon.scratching sucks