he doesnt have flees but itches all the time bc of past flee bites. he is taking allergy medicine and has a special shampoo but still scratches constantly. what can i do to get him to stop itching?
2007-07-23 08:35:59 · 6 answers · asked by tay 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
he is an indoor dog and rarely goes outside except to use the bathroom and run around for about 20-30 min/day
2007-07-23 08:51:00 · update #1
Our dof does not do well with flees either. We use a hydrocortisone shampoo and itch spray for him and also give him a dailey supplement of brewers yeast. After about a week of the yeast no more itching.
2007-07-23 08:39:56 · answer #1 · answered by uteva713 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He probably does have fleas. If a vet has diagnosed a flea allergy, the dog would only still be having reactions to current bites. Also, the fact that you're only using a flea shampoo makes it highly likely fleas are still present - remember it only takes ONE flea to send an allergic animal crazy.
I suggest you get some proper flea treatment from a vets, one that is highly effective - by this I mean preferably Frontline or Revolution. These are two products that are highly useful in treating flea allergies. Any product from a petshop is useless at the best of times, but especially so if you have a highly sensitive animal - you need something that actually WORKS, and shampoos, collars or powders aren't it.
Oh - and indoor animals are not safe from fleas. Spray your house as well.
Chalice
2007-07-23 15:55:34 · answer #2 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's taking medication and has a special shampoo, there's not a lot more you can do. I understand completely, I used to have cat with the same problem. Make sure to use Frontline to keep him from getting more fleas.
There is a spray that stops itching, though. It works really well but I don't think it's intended for extended use. It's called Relief Spray, Pramoxine HCI. Also check out the possibility that your dog has another allergy, possibly to food or something in the environment.
2007-07-23 15:43:04 · answer #3 · answered by Bambi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"If" thats the case-then he probably is still having contact with fleas. Fleas live in the carpet, in the dog bed, dog house, yard, and so on. You have to treat it all-and keep on treating until all signs of fleas are gone.
Now, is it possible he could have a food allergy? That is becoming more and more common today. Most commercial dog foods are full of allergens-even the good ones. Investigate that possibility. If that is the problem, it can be solved by getting the right food fro your dog. You will have to check around.
Tip: Don't by dog food at the vets office or the grocery store. Educate yourself about good dog food.
2007-07-23 15:53:29 · answer #4 · answered by Skip-Jack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dog has the same problem,skin allergies is the term my vet uses. he would scratch raw spots I tried the allergy medicine from the vet,you do not say how much your dog weighs? try benadry 1 pill
2007-07-23 16:48:51 · answer #5 · answered by slender 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you ask me it seems that your dog should spend less time outside bc if he stays outside to long flees come get him to ich if you watch your dog more to see where he iches then dont let him go there any more and then he wont ich
2007-07-23 15:43:28 · answer #6 · answered by Sammie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋