His name is Simon and he seems to be having an alergic reaction and losing his hair, any suggestions??
2007-02-07 15:31:48 · 9 answers · asked by 3 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
A lot of times dogs lose hair due to food allergies. She needs to feed him the highest quality food available. This means nothing from the grocery store. She needs to go to Petco and get Natural Balance Allergy formula, or Eagle Pack Allergy Hollistic formula. They are the higest quality food that you can buy and they really aren't that expensive when you take into consideration that the dog will eat less of it because he is getting better nutrition. His condition should improve within four weeks of changing his diet.
2007-02-07 15:38:58 · answer #1 · answered by jcn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this same prob with my Jack Russell. It turned out that she had an allergic reaction to wheat. You may want to try Royal Canin Hypoallergenic food or the one I use is Nutro wheat free. It's more expensive, but to have a healthy pet, it's worth it. You can't give any treats or table food for awhile until you notice that the itching has reduced. It also could be other problems too, mange, dry skin, that sort of thing. If it doesn't clear up within a few weeks, you should take him to the vet and have tests done.
2007-02-07 23:40:08 · answer #2 · answered by Karlee N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have not given enough information. A lot depends on what kind of dog he is. Is he an indoor or outdoor dog, old or scratching etc.? It is probably not an allergy as true allergies in dogs are less likely. Make sure he is properly and gently bathed it regular intervals. Be sure his shampoo is made for dogs. Review his diet. Chances are he needs a more natural meat based diet. Start feeding him a better brand of dog food such as Iams. Get good recommendations from a local pet store. Consult a vet if his diet is already meat protein based and the bathing recommendation is already in place.
2007-02-07 23:50:32 · answer #3 · answered by Yowdy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either he is shredding or slowly start taking away things and start trying diffrent types of dog food if your mom's dog's behavior doesn't change see a vet.
2007-02-08 00:03:39 · answer #4 · answered by Melo o.0 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I f you don't brush a dogs teeth they can develop all kinds of skin problems, call your vet they have free packets of dental stuff and he might want to look at the dog.
2007-02-07 23:36:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of things can cause that. flea allergies grass allergies food allergies ect. get simon to the vet for a skin test to determine if it is allergies or maybe mites.
2007-02-07 23:36:44 · answer #6 · answered by LostInReality 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be the dog food my dog a basset hound gets like that with pedigree dog food so she cant have it no more.change the food and get some oatmeal shampoo & cond for dogs.if it gets really bad call the vet.
2007-02-07 23:36:39 · answer #7 · answered by bassetluv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seek medical assistance, benadryl may help ,need to keep a log of food and anything he comes in contact with. Have you changed foods?? Does he have fleas??
2007-02-07 23:35:40 · answer #8 · answered by sklepac1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try vitamin E pills they work miracle's and they are cheep you can get them at the Dollar store or Family Dollar
2007-02-11 23:24:03 · answer #9 · answered by Angela T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋