My dog seems to be scratching all the time lately. She doesn't have fleas or any known skin conditions. Ideas?

Question

Could it just be dry skin? What can I do?

Answer 1

It could be just dry skin,but is possible that your pet has mites that the human eye can't see.Try dipping your pet in a dip called LYM dip that can be purchased at the site below.
http://www.revivalanimal.com .For the dry skin,give your pet aqbout 1/3 teaspoon of liquid CORN oil shortening 1 X daily,this will clear up the dry skin and bring the coat out beautiful.

Answer 2

'Any known skin conditions' - known by who? You or a vet?

Have you been to a vet? Because this should be your first stop, not Yahoo Answers. Are you sure it's not fleas? This is the number 1 reason for excess scratching. Most animals not treated regularly with a veterinary product will have fleas. Have a comb through her fur with a flea comb - and black specks (flea dirts) around? Has she got dandruff at all?

The only things you can really try yourself are flea treatment and bathing with a moisturising dog shampoo. Other than that you need a vet's help, especially if the dog's skin is at all red, or any bare patches appear.

Chalice

Answer 3

A canines does not could have "fleas" to scratch, canines can advance allergic reactions. If he grew to become into residing in a dry barren region like climate and has now moved to a climate which includes Florida, the Carolina's anyplace that has pollen, wood, flowers etc, then probability is he has allergic reactions. while you're feeding him a corn based nutrition that has corn meal, corn gluten interior the factors then he has a corn hypersensitivity. I advise you regulate to a grain loose nutrition which includes flavor of the Wild not something with grains and notice if his scratching stops in some months. If it does not then you extremely'll could see a vet and notice if he has allergic reactions to something interior the grass. remember, he's come from a dry place it extremely is in many circumstances barren region little or no flowers to a place the place it incredibly is adequate (i'm assuming considering you probably did not say the place you reside).

Answer 4

It could just be dry skin. That can cause dogs to scratch all the time, try getting a quality shampoo for her made for dogs with dry skin. A natural dog shampoo with oatmeal would be best for itchy dry skin. This is what I use on my dog who has dry skin http://www.happytailsspa.com/s.nl/it.A/id.96/.f?sc=21&category=16

Also if you haven't already have her checked for allergies, because sometimes allergies can cause dogs to itch alot as well

Answer 5

It might be a nervous habit. Also, try buying a shampoo with tea tree oil in it, and giving her a bath. Although she might not have some obvious skin disease, it could just be an irriation. My dog was itching like crazy and a tea tree bath worked wonders, turned out he was just a bit dirty.

Answer 6

My dog has been doing this alot lately also. I know he doesn't have fleas and also does not appear to have any skin problems.

I wonder if it is mosquito bites! We have had horrible flooding here in WI and the mosquitos are HORRIBLE. If you are outside after dark they litterly swarm you.

I also own horses and they are COVERED in bites even though they are brought in every night and are sprayed all the time.

I know I am covered in them also and am itching all the time!

Answer 7

TAKE THE DOG TO THE VET!!!!!! Ther's no excuse for you to not get a pro opinion. It only cost me $20 to figure out my Chi. had an allergy to grass. It will save me a million in the long run.

Answer 8

Probably dry skin, use some oatmeal shampoo

Answer 9

it might be a rash wash him really good go to the store and get dog shampoo

Answer 10

Could be food allergies. What kind of food are you feeding her?