2007-03-25 12:51:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
First have him checked out by a vet. If there is no medical cause then you should hire a competent dog trainer. I've had several cases where dogs were self-mutilating due to stress caused by well meaning but clueless owners.
2007-03-25 13:02:49 · answer #1 · answered by trainer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be a # of things flea bites, dry skin allergies, u really need to seek pro advice, to be able to clear this up and to find exactly what it is that is wrong, before he destroys any more of the affected areas by chewing, and biting, the vet will upon examination be able to remedy this poor little guy, go asap good luck
2007-03-25 12:59:57 · answer #2 · answered by neici 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could also be a food allergy. Many dogs are allergic to one or more ingredient in dog food. Most common allergies are: soy, corn (ground or gluten), wheat (ground or gluten).
Take your puppy to the vet for a thurough exam. If it isn't fleas try changing his diet.
In the meantime add 1 fish oil capsule to his food every day. If you can't get that add 1 teaspoon for a small breed, 2 teaspoons for a large breed of olive oil to his food.
2007-03-25 12:58:41 · answer #3 · answered by Shalvia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming your dog is biting those areas raw too? my cat gets those, if your dogs does, it's called hot-spots. it's possibly an allergy, you probibly won't need meds, just put neosporen on it(and get a flea collar if fleas are present), but just to be safe if it dosn't go away/improve in a few days, take the pup to the vet.
2007-03-25 13:00:53 · answer #4 · answered by Maureen M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he probably has the mange
put some used motor oil all over the bad spot
thios will do two thangs
stop the licking
and seal the bad area from bugs
after that he should have a full recovery
2007-03-25 13:00:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He probably has a flea allergy...Get him to a vet...get some meds for him....and relieve him of the irritation that he is enduring. Poor thing!
2007-03-25 12:54:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a few things. Mange allergies some immune disease. Take him to a vet.
2007-03-25 13:00:37 · answer #7 · answered by scruffie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he has a rash or a bug under or on his skin that is really bothering him so i think you should bring him to the vet to see what is really is the problem
2007-03-25 12:56:51 · answer #8 · answered by gnlcs13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could several things-fleas-mange-allergys. he needs to see a to find out and treat.
2007-03-25 12:55:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is being bit by fleas.
2007-03-25 12:53:24 · answer #10 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋