My dog wont quit scratching!!! HELP &fast!!?

Question

my dog has been getting into alot of dirrty things so we have to keep giving him baths...his skin is so dried out that he wont quit scratching and is beging to leave sores on himself! we have tried everything...is there any home remedies on what to do..or do you know anything?! please help me

Answer 1

You shouldnt bath him alot, some dogs have a natural oil to there skin and if you wash too much it will take it away. Have you had him to the vet? If he is getting sores then you might have to take him in and get it treated right.
He might have something else going on with his skin and it might not be because of the baths. So please just take him in and get him looked at first!

Answer 2

Quite often dogs getting into a lot of dirty situation can cause Scabies and your dog will almost claw and chew itself to death. Even vets have a hard time figuring out what is causing the itching. Most guess it to be flea allergies, allergies to food or dry skin.

Having said that, even if your dog does not have Scabies, you can treat it with something that will not only heal it, but will stop the itching, cure allergies, get rid of fleas, ticks and mesquitoes and prevent heartworms (because mesqiotos will not bite your dog)

This product is waaaaay cheaper than any flea and tick treatment or any heartworm prevention you can by anywhere and is better!
It was recommended to me by the owner of a no-kill shelter that uses it all the time and NEVER has a flea or other problems.

It's the same exact thing as Revolution (they sell that to the customers there) and Revolution is proably the most EXPENSIVE treatment of this kind on the market.
It costs $20 to $22 a LARGE bottle at Tractor Supply or most any farm suppy store.

It's name is Iver-On. It's liquid wormer for cattle. You use 1 1/2 cc per 14 pounds of dog...figure the dosage if your dog weigh more or less....and you apply it with a syringe by starting it between the shoulder blades, (just like the other brands) and squeezing it in a straight line down the back to the tail.

It has no bad odor (smells like rubbing alcohol) and dries in 15 to 30 minutes (no oily residue)

A large bottle should last a small dog close to a year.
I have used it for way over a year now and will never be without it again
(my dog nearly clawed herslf to death and is now happy and healthy...no itching!)
Best wishes

Answer 3

You need to bring him to your vet. I agree with what others have said; the natural oils your dog's coat has are being stripped away by bathing. If the over bathing hasn't caused this, and that is most likely the case, then it could be a reaction to a certain food or it could be mites if not fleas. Is he around cats? Are his ears very itchy as well? If he's an indoor dog then the central heating will aggravate the condition.
If he is starting to leave sores on his skin then I have to say that in my opinion you have let this go too far already. Get him to the vet!

Answer 4

Don't bathe your dog more than once every week or two. It sounds like his skin is dried out, and that's really itchy.

If the spots are small, skip the baths, and only use some pet wipes or baby wipes to just get the funk off the very top layer of fur. Your dog is going to get stinky, but no baths until it heals up. Put a little Neosporin on the sores to prevent infection. You can also get an over the counter itch cream, like Aveeno to help with the itch, but don't put it on any broken skin.

If this is more than one or two little spots, you really should see your vet. They have some great products to clear up rashes that the rest of us can't get at the pet store.

Hope your dog feels better soon!

Answer 5

We had the same problem suddenly occur with our 3-year old Golden a little over three months ago. He had not been bathed a lot, but he was beginning to scratch sores and hair off at an alarming rate. We took him to the vet and the vet thoroughly checked him out for parasites. It was finally determined that he had atopic dermatitis (skin allergies) and probably will for the rest of his life. He has been taking large, but decreasing doses of anti-histamine. It has been very expensive ($300 the first month). It has now decreased to around $80 per month. I hope your dog doesn't have the same problem, but good luck. You should definitely take him to the vet.

Answer 6

Okay well then your dog probably has fleas or ticks. You should call the vet and tell them about it. They may prescribe something for your dog or maybe just tell you to take him to the groomers. One thing to do is keep your dog inside..i know might be a problem but if you own a dog brush then you can take him out and brush him-on a leash, to remove a lot of the shedding fur. Also take you dog outside on a leash about every hour or so to begin and let him "go". Also when you are leaving the house and dont want your dog inside you can buy a cage to put him in out side. Maybe buy a blanket a toy and bring the water out to put in the cage.
link for a cage idea:
http://www.petco.com/product/11371/Precision-Pet-Pro-Handler-Indoor-Outdoor-Exercise-Pens.aspx

good luck and i hope you pick me for best answer!! =]

Answer 7

My puppy was like that when I brought her home from the pound, First things first, I just called the vet and he said she may be allergic to her food- changed foods, seemed to work for a couple of days then the groomer told me that too many baths for a dog dries out her skin and recommend some Oatmeal shampoo ( its like 8.99 at petsmart) We give her a bath at least once a week and its actually helping.. Just dont use ppl stuff on your dog it totally dries out the skin// also she gotta bee sting once and swelled up like a cantaloupe and the vet said to give her some bendryl like wrap it up in a treat ( but my dog weighs like 40 lbs 8 mo. old, so u want to make sure you give your dog the right dosage...) helped w/ the itching

Answer 8

You need to use a dog shampoo that is moisturizing. Do not use human shampoos they are not the right PH for a dog's delicate skin.

For the scratching try a medicated spray such as Benedryl. Or get one from the vet....

Answer 9

You should always use a dog shampoo when bathing him, and why is itching is probably because you give him so many baths. Next time he gets dirty try just whiping him down with a wet cloth, or hosing him down with the hose because unlike humans, dogs don't need baths as often because of the oils in their skin and fur.

Answer 10

Quit bathing him all the time.. You are going to turn his skin into one big infection.. Then you'll be sorry.. Take a damp cloth and wipe the stink off.. Don't bath him all the time you are stripping protective oils from skin and coat... Add some Omega 3 oils to the diet, and feed a good quality food.