Itchey dog !?

Question

My dogs a bichon frise and has itchey skin is there anything I can rub on his skin for the dryness He's been biting at his legs and tail and has a few red sores I went to the vet and he gave him an injection ,steroids and antihistimines but they havent helped I cant keep going to the vets as its to costly any ideas as to want I can use for a home treatment ?

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Answer 1

i breed bichon frise and if i was you i would go and see another vet it sounds to me like your dog has a mite that has got under the skin and it is making him bite and scratch it will make your bichon very unhappy with this type of dog you need to be very caerfull what you use to bath him i have 3 bichons and seven 4 week old pups at the moment and i only ever wash my dogs in baby shampoo because it is best for them can you think back to when this problem started with your dog was it after the dog had been for a hair cut some times this happens and then they pick up mites from other dogs and it drive this type of dog nuts so if i was you i would take your dog to see another vet and get it checked out because you will find that your dog will be very unhappy while he has this problem and what ever you do dont use any type of carpet powders in your home ie shake and vack it will drive them mad good luck

Answer 2

It sounds like the vet said your dog has allergies, and I have had the same problems. I really got flustrated with the vets and expensive treatments that were not working and harming my dog. I feed my dog holistic foods so I decided to treat his his allergies holistically and it has been the only thing that has worked and has NO side effects. You can go to www.azmira.com and they sell several products for everything. But i am using Allerg'Free along with the Yucca Intensive. the Allerg'Free replaces the antihisimines and the Yucca is a natural steriod replacement. My dog not itching and is not and is not drowsy. Also if you go to a all natural petstore in your area find a sray called Richard'sOrganic Incredible Skin Spray this is the most amazing stuff. It has natural antibiotic properies to prevent infection and it works instantly. I tried every other spray and anti itch stuff on the market and not one worked.
Do you know if your dog has food or environmental allergies? One of my dogs has food and all we did was change his diet and eliminate the allergens and he has no problems and needs no meds. My Lab has the environmental and is the one on the above listed diet. The two should be treated differently.

Answer 3

Mmmmm, I assume the vet checked for fleas ! Did you also ask about a shampoo to wash him with that wont affect or make him scratch more, sometimes the shampoo you use can do this. My dog was doing the same and my vet sent me to a skin specialist and yes, 100's of dollars later, we found he was allergic to fleas and dustmite so started with a course of injection to build his immune system. This went on for a couple of years and he seemed no better on them so I took him off the lot and purchased some Frontline spray which actually kills the flea when it jumps on him, and if used correctly like monthly he is ok, I also keep him away from other people pets where he might pick up a flea. Occasionally in the hot weather he does start to scratch and chew his feet, but I know that is his blood heating up so I cool him down in a cool bath. I also use Savlon cream for humans on him and this takes the sting out of the itch for him. Check his bedding for fleas, this is the season (summer) for them, they will lie dormant for along time until the temperature is right to hatch and then look at puppy, I wash my pets bedding in eucalyptus oil and detergent, this kills any eggs that may have got in there. You really need to know what is causing the itch before you can start the treatment, I am sure your vet should have given you some ideas. Dont like the steroids, try and keep away from them, also log on the some of the pets sites and talk to the breeders they will be able to help you better. Good Luck to you and puppy.

Answer 4

I sympathise with you as I have a similar problem with a 13 year old old English sheepdog X. The injections didn't work and I have tried dermatitis and eczema washes (they helped a little but the regular bathing was drying her skin out causing more problems). Next I changed her food to a colour and preservative free brand and this helped a great deal but didn't fully fix it. I am now reading the book Natural Pet Care by Pat Coleby which explains how different vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause a world of problems. If you can borrow or by this book or buy it I highly recommend it there is to much info in it to put down here.
For immediate relief try a wash made from
1 tablespoon of cider vinegar
1 teaspoon copper sulphate (blue stone)
dissolved in half a litre of warm water and gently sponge the affected area, be sure to keep it away from the eyes as it stings.

Answer 5

Rather than trying to treat the symptoms, try to identify the cause of the itcheyness - is there something on the diet that your dog is allergic to, or something it comes in contact with. Finding the cause is probably the most important thing you could do, but in the meantime try zinc and caster oil cream, or sudacream - the sort of thing used for nappy rash in babies. These are barrier creams and will keep the skin supple and help the dryness. Be warned though it can be kinda messy so apply in the bathroom or kitchen where it is easy to clean up.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Lots of dogs suffer from blocked anal glands, and need to have them regulary cleared, a very simple procedure which involves squeezing the glands to remove the contents, this should be done by vet or nurse.The symptom of blocked anal glands is severe itching, particularly around the tail and hind legs. I am very surprised that your vet has not considered this first before charging you for costly treatments, maybe its time to change your vet !. good luck

Answer 8

Try James Wellbeloved food which is available at good pet shops. You could start with just a small box. Also if you put James Wellbeloved in Google you can find lots of information. We are what we eat and the same applies to animals. Your little dog is probably allergic to something in his present food. My dog is 13 years old and has the Senior Turkey and Rice kibble

Answer 9

My dog has the same problem. I took my dog to the vet
and she was given a hydrocortisone shot which worked great.

For home treatment, the vet suggested giving her an allergy tablet such as Benedryl.

Between both, she was itch free in a couple of days.

Also, if your dog if shots are necessary, see if your local SPCA has a vetrinarian clinic. They are much cheaper than other vetrinarians.

Answer 10

i know this sounds really strange but bottled water did the trick for my jack russell - she had been on steroids for quite a while which eventually caused her to fit - then on phenobarbatone for the fits and the poor dog was real poorly - i had read an article about a similar situation and they recommended the bottled water - so i gave it a go and stopped all her medication - now she is not itchy at all - tesco bottled water is 19p for 2litres
give it a try