My dog has super sensative skin, it itches her so badly her skin is raw...?

Question

I wash her with a senative oatmeal dog shampoo, and she doesn't have fleas. I keep her hair cut short to make sure she doesn't overheat. She is an inside dog, but gets plenty of exercise because we have a huge fenced in yard.

I think its part because she has really dry skin, are their any treatments i can do to relieve her itching? Like a type of soak or something?

She isn't eating anything new or different...she usually has this problem around when seasons change.

Hey you ditz, you know putting a cone around her neck will stop her from biting , not from itching...idiot.

Answer 1

1. Don't bathe her to often, as this will dry her skin and dull her coat.

2. Use sensitive skin baby wipes in between baths to keep her fur shiny and take off some of the dirt.

3. Make sure she has plenty of fresh water.

4. Check the label on her food. If it has corn, by products, animal digest, BHA, BHT, dyes, or sweeteners, she may be reacting. Wheat and Chicken are also allergy culprits, which can lead to lots of itching. Try a formula like Fish and Chips or Lamb Millet and Rice from http://www.frrco.com/121668 It may take a month or so to see a difference as her body detoxes from the allergen in the previous food.

It does sound like it could possibly be a food sensitivity or allergy.

Answer 2

NuVet Hot Spot Treatment is a natural pruduct that among other things Immediately relieves itchy skin... It is relatively cheap, 9 dollars and something a bottle, and you just spray it on itchy spots.It relieves itching Immediately. .. If your dog is itchy over it's entire body, most likely it is allergic to something... Could be in it's dog food, could be in your yard... But if you want to give your dog some relief from a whole body itch, , go see your vet and he/she will give your baby a cortizone shot which will stop the itching for 1-3 month's,
You can try a different food, it is quite common for wheat and corn in dog food to cause allergy reactions in dogs...Minor ones can be treated with benedryl... a simple call to your vet will get you the info on what dosage of benydryl to give your specific pet....

The Nuvet Products can be looked up online, the Hotspot treatment ( found under shampoos in their website. comes in spray bottle..) works wonders for itches, cuts abrasions skin irritations and non specific dermititis.... And as I said, these are not medicated , but herbal, and they work!!

Hope I have covered all angles and you can find some advice here that fits...

Answer 3

We had the same problem with our dog. He would get raw hot spots from chewing on his skin especially in the hot weather. We started him on Eagle Pack dog food and his skin and fur has improved 100%. He's going to be 11 years old and can run and jump like a puppy. Give it a try and see if it helps you dog's sensitivities. Good luck.

Answer 4

My dog didn't have severe itchy problems, but she had pretty dry skin and was always itching. I started giving her these healthy coat and skin vitamins I got from Trader Joe's and I've seen a difference. Her skin is not as flaky, nor does she seem to chomp on it as much.
If you don't have a TJ's near you I bet your local pet store can help with a dry skin supplement.

Answer 5

Okay... here we go again... If you run a search, you would be surprised how many people ask about dry, itchy skin...

Hello people... Notice what all of you are feeding. Kibble!

Most skin issues are diet related unless it is an infection, fungus or yeast issue... And some yeast issues are also diet related.

Okay, here we go... The best diet for your dog:

1. raw
2. cooked - which is really hard to do
3. canned/wet
4. kibble

If you want your dog to be the best it can be with the least amount of health issues- feed your dog a species appropriate diet- prey model style raw. 80% raw meat, 10% organ, 10% edible bone.

If you can't bring yourself to feed raw and help your dog, then feed a really high quality canned/wet or kibble- that means no grains. If it is canned- make sure it is 95% meat or more and is grain free. If it is kibble, make sure it is grain free. I know Evo and Nature's Variety make this kind, but there are also others.
google: dog + food + grain free

OH, and quit bathing your dog. It only makes things worse by removing the natural oils from his skin! Quit cutting the hair... Dog hair keeps dogs warm in winter and cool in summer... Keeps them cool by insulating their body against the heat.

If you want to supplement your dog to help with the natural oils- you should get a really good Salmon Oil for the Omega 3's.

www.sitstay.com has one called Kronch that is really good, and I belive Timberwolf Organics also makes a good one.


Good luck

Answer 6

Try this food Nutro Natural Choice Lamb & Rice Formula, it is specifically for skin and coat and has no wheat or corn which can cause skin problems. I have a Boston Terrier who is susceptible to skin allergies and I feed her this food. Also, you can buy some cortisone spray at Petsmart for about $5 or so to spray on the itchy areas. You can also give her a regular Benadryl anti-histamine, get the capsules so that you can break them and give her only about 1/3 of what is inside the capsule each time and put it in some peanut butter or something. You can check with your vet, Benadryl is safe to give to pets in small amounts. Apply some pain relief Neosporin to the areas after you have cleaned it off, that is also safe to use on pets.

Answer 7

food from the grocery store will do it. she needs omega 3 fatty acids. you can get supplements at a feed mill or pet store. give canned salmon or mackeral get her on California Natural food

shaving was probably the cause of some of it. if she is outside much she may be sunburned. fur insulates agains cold AND hot.

do not bathe her more than once a month or that will contribute to her dry skin.

Answer 8

It could be a hot spot or allergies. See your vet and they can help. Or, it could be the quailty of food you feed. Some foods have wheat or corn or other things that your dog may be allergic to. You might try a lamb and rice blend and see if that helps.

Answer 9

Google it. There are 100s of pet stores out there on line that I am sure would have s/thing.
Also, when she gets too bad you can give her some benadryl. I give my labs weighing from 45-127lbs a 25mg when they need it.

Answer 10

Your dog's skin problems cannot be diagnosed by stranger on the Internet that cannot examine your dog. For a professional answer you need to have your dog examined by a vet.