I have changed the bedding many times -- fleece, doggie blanket, & plain sheets . I have also washed the crate she sleeps in (plastic carrier). She doesn't scratch during the day & is updated on all her shots and flea control..
2007-02-05 22:13:50 · 3 answers · asked by Reenbeen 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It could be due to a number of reasons. It could be the heating you use,food allergies,just something the dog likes to do....If it gets to a point where skin damage is occuring contact your vet .Givng benedryl(1mg per 1 lb body weight) will help with the itching.
2007-02-06 00:53:14 · answer #1 · answered by W. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok - this is going to sound bizzare!!! A few years ago i rescued a dog, we took him in to our home and he was brilliant - he looked after us and loved us as we did him.
One problem - Scratching!!!!
It turned out that he wasn't infested with fleas, mites, etc, etc but he was literally allergic to 'life'.
Ok - let me explain - outside he was fine - natural environment, no itching, smelt clean, but when he was in the house - he would itch, scratch, bite (his paws - not us!), and smell to high heaven!!!
In the end - he was and 'outside dog' for the rest of his days. Ok - some people will think that this is cruel - but it was FOR HIM that he was an outside dog. He had a kennel - and he had various thigs such as sheep wool from the local farm to keep him warm in winter - he still got fed, loved and walked as the other 2 dogs did, but he lived outside!
Perhaps your dog/your dogs skin - cant tolerate man made fibres, ot anything man made at all?! Just a thought - it may be worth seeing what he is like living in the garden for a week/weekend!
Good luck!! x
2007-02-06 00:06:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some people do the same thing or do a lot of stretching first thing in the morning. i would not worry about it. but if you are worried about i would take her to the vet.
2007-02-05 22:54:23 · answer #3 · answered by Skyhoss 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋