2007-04-14 02:41:16 · 4 answers · asked by allison_sdlr 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Excessive scratching can be indicative of worms, a flea infestation, an allergic reacton, or a skin disorder (like psoriasis). We suggest that you take your dog to the vet to discover what isat the root of its skin problem. The vet can prescribe medication to help it, and let you know what shampoos and conditioners can best assist your dog is feeling better in its skin.
2007-04-14 03:28:57 · answer #1 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Get the dog on better food. Dane is correct. There are much better foods on the market that contain no filler or corn or wheat or by products.
Most allergies start because of the food your feeding your dog.
For pete sake learn how to spell the name of your dog right too. It's Shiht zu
2007-04-14 10:33:46 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Reasons could be allergies, dry skin, fleas, eczema, and I'm sure a number of other things. As always, the best thing to do is to check with the vet in case it's something serious. When I was young I had a beautiful collie. When he first started scratching a lot my parents didn't think much of it. They finally took him to the vet when his fur started falling out. Turns out he had gotten a skin disease from the neighbor's cats and it was too far advanced to save him. He had to be put to sleep.
2007-04-14 10:18:01 · answer #3 · answered by JERILYN D 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The reason is likely the food you are feeding. I noted in one of your other posts that you are feeding Beneful. Beneful is loaded with fillers that are high allergens.
I suggest that you get your dog on a good quality meat based food that has no corn, wheat, soy or by products in it.
2007-04-14 10:16:59 · answer #4 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋