my dog scratches alot, and does not have fleas. what could be causing this irritation?

Answer 1

Are you sure the dog doesn't have fleas? i.e do you treat him for them regularly?

There are a number of things that could be causing itching. Fleas are usually top of the list, but it could also be allergies, mange or any form of skin infection.

Take the dog to the vet to get your answer, as no one on here can diagnose - we haven't seen him!

Chalice

Answer 2

I have a similar problem with my dog. The best explanation is allergies. The dog could be affected by environmental allergies or food allergies. If you have recently changed the dogs food or given the dog any new types of treats this could be causing a reaction. The dog also could develop allergies from outdoors just like humans. Even if you haven't noticed it in the past, dogs can develop allergies throughout their lives just like humans. I would suggest giving the dog Benadryl. It depends on the size of the dog. The vet will tell you the dog can have 1 mg per pound. My dog is about 80 lbs. so I give him 3 tablets (25mg each) when I notice him scratching. It is also possible that your dog has skin irritation due to dandruff or shedding. There are OTC medications and other products at stores like PetsMart that you can purchase for these types of problems. I would try the Benadryl and if you do not notice a change possibly contact your vet.

Answer 3

Some Dogs Are Just Prone To Dry Skin...

Try Giving Your Dog A Can Of Tune Mixed With 2 Raw Eggs Once Or Twice A Month... His Coat Will Be More Shiney And He'll Shed Less Often... You Will Notice An Improvement In His Skin Condition As Well...

Answer 4

My dog had really bad eczema, so could be that or dermatitis. Yeh, are you sure about the fleas? Have you been to vet, do you
give the dog proper flea treatment regularly? What about cats, I know a dog opposite me (although not personally) and he is allergic to cats and loses fur because of it.
Also fleas can live in your home, it doesnt mean you are dirty you just need to get proper flea sprays and treatments from vet do not get them from supermarket as they are not strong enough.

Answer 5

Look closely and see if there is any faint red irritation on his skin between the bends of his arms and legs or under his chin, he could have mites(aka mange). The vet can give you some stuff to treat that called Revolution. If thats not it, he could have an allergy to his food or something and require a change. Good luck!

Answer 6

crappy dogfood? Bathing too often?? What do you feed? How often do you bath?

Forget Iams, Beneful, All Purina, Eukanuba, Kibbles n Bits, Ol Roy, Pedigree, Science Diet etc.. They are all garbage foods that are preserved with cancer causing BHA/BHT or ethoxyquin, or cancer causing dyes, or use a Synthetic Vitamin K which makes the body not be able to normally use K from other sources. Horrible foods..

Good Quality dogfood, might seem like it costs more but they actually eat far less and get their nutrition easier from the quality foods.

Answer 7

Depends on many factors. Has the itching started recently ? Is he only scratching his head/ears? Could be an ear infection. Could be allergies from the pollen. Could be allergies to food. He could be allergic to laundry detergent or his doggy shampoo. If he is mostly licking his paws, that could be seasonal allergies. You should consult your vet, but you can try Benadryl to relieve some symptoms.

Answer 8

If she has no issues for the period of the wintry climate whilst it fairly is chilly it fairly is a seasonal hypersensitive reaction. likely not something to do with nutrition or it would be 12 months around. My guess would be plant pollens. likely grass because of the fact it fairly is surely on her paws and legs. examine the flowers on your backyard. i understand Wisconsin could be somewhat humid for the period of the summer time. ought to it is a warmth rash? Get some infant powder and shop her white. I even have an American Pit Bull with hypersensitive reactions and the Vet reported Clairtin. the cheap everyday from Wall Mart. She is 5 now and seems to have outgrown her issues. stable success.

Answer 9

The dog may have a skin allergy.

Answer 10

take him to a vet he could have skin allergies. I know it sounds weird but my grandma's dog was allergic to his own skin and had to be on medication for the rest of his life.