can you help stop my dogs itch?

Question

symptoms:
- many small patches as a result of loss of fur (about 1cm diametre) cover most of her body (where she can reach to scratch)
- itching
- bad smell

we took her to the vet already, they gave her some anti biotics which helped a little bit but not enough. they then gave her some quarterzone; this helped a bit, but once again wasn't good enough, and the condition came back worse tha never after that.

we have also tried washing regularly with dog shampoo.

the vet has only ruled out sub surface mites...

any help would be appreciated

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

washing your dog regularly might be causing more of a problem. they should not be bathed more than once a month or you will strip its skin and coat of the natural oils it needs to keep it healty. when you do bathe your dog use either an oatmeal or tee tree oil shampoo. Tea tree oil shampoo has a natural scent. You should never use a shampoo with an artifical smell. The chemicals are too drying on your dog's skin

What kind of food are you feeding? If it is Iams, Eukanuba, Pedegreeor any other grocery store brand switch the food.. that stuff is crap. Try NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE. It made my dog insanley shiny and got rid of his dry skin. It is about $40 for the 40 pond bag but with dog food you get what you pay for

She could also have an allergy to something in her food. The vet should have tested. Could be almost anything in there.

Don't be afraid to get a second opinion.

EDIT!!!
Never EVER a flea coller. The only thing it does it prevents the fleas from reaching your dog's head. The chemicals in it burn and eat away at your pet's skin. PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM FLEA COLLERS. especially with your dog's sensitive skin

Answer 4

and what of fleas? That is usually the cause of itching and fur loss unless the dog has an allergy to some grass or other in its environment. How long has it had this problem?
What changes in the environment have you made since this time?

One method that has been used for fur loss and to redice itch in some long haired dogs is to wash the dog in vinegar. Use a few litres ( 2.2 -1 gallon if you are in US) pour over dog and leave for a few hours The dog may lick it but it is harmless.

Wash off in clean water after 2 hrs do this twice a day for 4 days and see if there is any change

also apply a flea collar in case its fleas!

Answer 5

Food allergy. What kind of dog food is he eating? Does it have wheat in it? Try going to a pet supply, or feed store, the regular stores won't have it, get a Fish/Potatoe blend. This should help right away, you'll notice less itching. It's got to drive them nuts, so be patient. Benydrl also would be good in combination with the food. Be sure to check the food ingredients in the dog food, never feed people food, don't give up.........your dog will love you for helping him feel better.

Answer 6

Your doggie is allergic to something. Stop shampooing, give her a hot oil treatment, just like you would do your own hair. Wash the oil out with a rich protein conditioner, not shamp. Buy some over the counter hydrocortizol cream, 3 in one antibiotic ointment,a tube of Vitamin D and Zink diaper rash cream, and calamine lotion. Mix yourself up a potion of these 4 items and rub into the bare itchy spots, several times a day. To give her some relief at night you can safely give 1 25mg. of Diphenhydramine (Benedryl). You should start eliminating treats from her diet, one at a time to see what the allergy is rooted in. It could also be the laundry soap you use on her bedding, or even air freshener sprayed in the room and setting on her skin.

Answer 7

I would discuss a veterinarian diet with my vet to combat food allergies.Eubanuba has a good one. I would give the dog fish oil or flax seed oil or a combination of both ' Did he test for red mange mites?They cant be seen requires a skin test .I would discuss bathing with my vet as this can do more harm than good . I have 6 GSD and have never had a skin problem . i contribute it to { IVOMEC } That i use once a month for internal paracite prevention . IVOMEC is a prescribed treatment for mange mites and other skin disorders and heart worm prevention as well. But i would not use anything before i discussed it with my vet.

Answer 8

One thing you might consider is checking the level of protein in your dog's food. Puppies need a higher amount of protein, but once out of the puppy stage, the protein level needs to be decreased. Too much protein can cause skin rashes, or itching that makes a dog scratch so much they cause bald spots.

Answer 9

I don't know what kind of dog you have, but my dog has an allergy that gets really bad come early Aug. until we get a really heavy frost. I take him every July to the Vet for an allergy shot. It helps some, but he still scratches himself raw. He also gets that bad smell.

Answer 10

my dog had similar problems w/major hair loss, stinky, 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 11

She may have a food allergy. Its pretty common, especially when you've ruled out fleas, mites or other parasites. Or an allergy to something she is eating on a regular basis.