He gets treated for fleas so its not that.
2007-01-11 11:47:57 · 14 answers · asked by country girl 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
He could have a skin allergy, to food, or it could be fungal. Does he smell? if he does its probably an ear infection caused by the allergy. They can get special drops, shampoo, and food for things like that.
2007-01-11 11:52:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a "hot spot." He's biting because it's irritated and itchy. If there's not a visible sore there now, there may be soon enough. Fleas are a common cause, but failing that there may be some other allergy, like food.
If it's something new and there isn't visible inflammation or hair loss, it might be a passing thing, nothing to worry about too much. You can try washing the area with cool water--that may provide some relief. But if it's a problem you'll probably want to consult your vet to treat the current problem and figure out what's causing it so it doesn't recur.
2007-01-11 20:01:59 · answer #2 · answered by EQ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a flea comb just in case because it only takes one flea to cause itching and that's a common flea area. I say this because when my dogs were on either Frontline or Advantage, it worked for a few years but now it does not seem to be 100 % effective.
I switched my dogs to Bio Spot which they tolerate real well and they haven't had fleas again so far but were getting a few with the other products.
Since two of the three dogs I have are allergic to fleas, those few weakened fleas they had started to get caused them problems.
If you comb with a flea comb in that area, you may find a few.
2007-01-11 20:29:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a skin allergy - they sometimes come on for no reason and it will drive a dog nuts. My lab would do this "nibbling" on her rear and her toes - I took her to the vet and she gave her a steroid shot and said it would last 3 weeks, and that she might need another. It was literally a few hours before she stopped her nibbling and nothing more was needed. Good luck.
2007-01-11 20:21:01 · answer #4 · answered by abby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fleas would have been my first thought, however, if he is treated for that and there is no evidence of fleas, I would consider taking your dog in to his vet to have his anal glands checked, he may need to have them expressed.
2007-01-11 20:15:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't bet on the flea thing,but it could be dry skin mine do it once in awhile,it's definitely an itch. Have mine done in a flea thing with a vet but they come back quick
2007-01-11 19:55:56 · answer #6 · answered by Larry m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some flea treatments are not adequate. Advantage didn't work on my dog. Biting like that is flea biting. I'd try another treatment.
2007-01-11 19:56:52 · answer #7 · answered by Nikki 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Itchy skin could be a number of things. It could be allergies, mites, fungus (like ringworm), a skin infection, or something as simple as dry skin. You should take your dog to the vet so they can determine what they think it is, and so they can advise you on what to do. Good Luck, i hope he feels better soon.
2007-01-11 19:55:34 · answer #8 · answered by Stark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be the shampoo you are using on the dog if you bathe him. It could be drying the skin out. He could also have allergies and should probably see a vet to be tested for that.
2007-01-11 19:52:03 · answer #9 · answered by nappy_roots_girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be anal glands that need to be expressed. Generally, dogs can express them on their own, but certain breeds can have recurrent problems. Usually, there will be other signals that the anal glands need expressing such as dragging their butt on the ground and a really terrible odor coming from the rear end. If they do get clogged, it can lead to infection.
2007-01-11 19:59:26 · answer #10 · answered by Jill R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋