My pit bull puppy will not stop itching it got to the point that she will wake us up b/c she is itching? I taking her to the Vet and they have put her on med but they didnt help much. Now we just spent 200 dollars on a vet bill for special med, Shampoo and Cond. and This fish oil stuff if any one has had this problem or has any way I can help her it just breaks my heart to see her itch. She will itch lick and bite her self to where it get really red or starts to blead. So please help anyone.
2007-09-20 05:57:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It could be a food allergy. I have an APBT that when she was a pup scratched all the time. She had a rash on all over. I had the allergy tests done and they didn't show much of anything. The best the Vet. could come up was a food allergy, meat and meat products. They put her on Eucanuba F/P (fish and potato) and a special shampoo. That did the trick. She still gets a bit itchy from time to time but not bad and no rashes. The bad part is the food is about $70.00 for a 30lb bag. But she is happy.
2007-09-20 21:19:34 · answer #1 · answered by Tin Can Sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 Pits. I've noticed that Pits have sensitive skin in general. Our dogs itch a lot. I've started giving them baths with oatmeal shampoo. You can buy this at any pet supply store. The oatmeal helps to soothe the itching. You may also try giving her something to chew on all the time to take her mind off of the chewing on herself and the itching. I've never done the special medicine and shampoo bc it gets really expensive when you have to keep buying it. Try the shampoo. See if it helps
2007-09-20 13:04:41 · answer #2 · answered by Jaci S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
.Your dog has allergy and may need some been binodril or Temaril p tablet its for there skin from the vet.i just came back from vet, because my pit bull 3yrs old had a ear ack. also in the pass he has had a rash on his underside and i have used some stuff pet -smart rash oil the works great. just ask the person vet department. its a clear plastic bottle 8oz. just look down the meds alley .good luck
2007-09-20 13:33:52 · answer #3 · answered by Mark G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time to go back to the vet's- if the first treatment did not work, they need to look into other possibilities. Yah, it's expensive, you just spent $200, but welcome to the world of being a responsible dog owner.
Don't put junk on it like the above poster suggests- that stops her from itching, but ignores the cause- she'll still be miserable and unhealthy.
2007-09-20 13:02:12 · answer #4 · answered by magy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She probally just has fleas i have 4 Pit Bulls 1 pup and 3 adults and i just got them on frintline and they stopped itching!! Or u could use flea shampoo or flea collars. But frontline works the best! GOOD LUCK!!! (^_^)
2007-09-20 13:03:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if the meds from the vet are not helping this isn't just dry skin. She might be allergic to her dog food. look at changing to a brand that doesn't have corn.
2007-09-20 13:02:22 · answer #6 · answered by unholyghost2003 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pits have several kinds of skin problems, you can take him to the vet and they can do skin tests, it is very easy to control, make sure its not fleas or mange. Vet can also eliminate these problems.
2007-09-20 13:02:31 · answer #7 · answered by boliou 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try changing her food to a lamb and rice diet, also the farm store will have some stop itch that you spray on the spots. That may give her some relief. good luck, and thanks for caring.
2007-09-20 13:09:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Switch the food to a grainless one to start with. Most itchy is due to allergies either food or environmental. Most food allergies are due to grains in the kibble.
2007-09-20 13:05:20 · answer #9 · answered by W. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If she bites, try putting a foul tasting harmless ointment where she is itching, or u can use something really spicy. that may sound harsh, but it works.
2007-09-20 13:01:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋