I am looking after my brothers Jack Russel while he is on holiday. She is a lovely little thing but she is constantly scratching and rubbing herself raw by dragging herself along the carpet.
She had been to the vet on numerous occasions, she does not have fleas or mites (she has had skin scrapings taken) and the vet concludes its stress related - she does get worse if she goes into kennels etc, which is why she now stays with us. They did try diets recommend by the vets which didn't work which is why he is convinced its stress.
I was wondering if anyone knows of any skin regime that I can suggest my brother and his family follow to stop her itching so much? I currently have her on Serenum, a herbal 'calmer' to see if that calms her down a bit which in theory will then stop her getting stressed and therefore not so itchy.
Any advice please?
2007-10-03 22:28:22 · 12 answers · asked by ELLE T 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My brother has no carpets in his house, only wooden floors and the dog is bathed in Tea Tree Oil dog shampoo when she needs bathing. She is on a chicken and rice diet suggested by the vet. She has been this way since she was a puppy but it gets worse in certain situations which leads the vet to conclude it is stress related.
2007-10-03 23:09:26 · update #1
I have two jack Russells - johanna is a bum rubber ! when she gets excited she skids on her bum for attention - fun - out of boredom you name it!! I use a product fomr BOOTS the chemists called DIPROBASE...its cheap and amazing for any skin complaints - steroid free...I run a pet feed shop and have recommended this for animals with excema - horses with sweet itch - you name it and it generally works so try it please - for 2 quid a tube its wonderful. I know it form my ex who works in a hospital theatre - they use it after washing thier hands to stop the red itchyness form the constant scrubbing - goodluck
2007-10-04 04:27:18 · answer #1 · answered by celebrityhandbags 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think u better take ur dog to a skin specialist.my dog too had the same problem then i took it to a skin specilaist and he suggested that i make sure that the house carpets are cleaner his kennel shuld be cleaned everyday and sprayed with pesticide.and make him have a bath 2 or 3 times in a day.i followed what he said and it worked now my dog is perfectly alright.but make sure that u keep doing this even after the dog heals.the specialist said that it was because of my dogs sensitive skin.he said that he will prescribe some medicines if it didnt work but there wasnt any need for it .well if this doesnt help ill find out the names of the medicines.
hope this helps!!!!
2007-10-03 22:39:05 · answer #2 · answered by shrapnel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many terriers suffer skin allergies. My daughter's little dog does: a Jack Russell x cairn terrier. The vet gave a course of steroids to relieve the itching, which should ease up in the winter months. Try changing the food you give. We give James Wellbeloved. Eukanuba is another good one. James Welbeloved will send samples if you email them and explain. I also make sure that the little dog gets an Evening Primrose Oil capsule every day. Hope you get it sorted out.
2007-10-03 22:42:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would still check out a skin specialist but if it is stress, I use Top Spec Calmer for dogs. Its about £20 a tub but for a little dog will last ages. It works for my dog as he gets stressed. It is herbal and seems to do the trick.
2007-10-03 22:45:44 · answer #4 · answered by Buttsmear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
caspian sea they dont need bathing unless they really smell or have been rolling round in mud etc because they have there own little eco system going on in there fur and they dont all have ticks aslong as they are treated and have there jabs and tick sprays there should be no problems regarding worms ticks mites etc has the dog been bathed in human or doggy shampoo?? maybe the dog is allergic to it I wouldnt say it was mange as the dog is not mistreated I presume try bathing it in bicarbonate soda to see if that neutralises what ever is on the skin I doubt that it is stress
2007-10-03 22:43:29 · answer #5 · answered by bullet_2k4 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of my collies suffers from a skin condition, she is 7 years old.
It only happens in the summer and we have concluded that she is allergic to grass of all things.
Her skin gets a bit flaky so we give her extra oil in her diet.
Might be worth a try, and see if it happens during the winter also.
2007-10-03 23:18:32 · answer #6 · answered by northern lass 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many small dogs suffer in this way .
I have found that foods like Pedigree Chum are much to rich for them , too much protein .
They do best on the cheapest food , called , Chappie , they like it too , because it has a fishy smell , don't feed them too much . Look to see them bright of eye , nicely covered and glossy coat . They need plenty of exercise and water always available . I hope this helps .
2007-10-03 22:57:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try some Dog Appeasing Pheromone - comes in a spray or a diffuser that you plug in. It's specifically aimed at reducing stress in dogs. Ask your vet.
Chalice
2007-10-03 22:39:15 · answer #8 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not just try an anti-itch cream on her. cortisone 1% ? Work on my sister's kitty's neck, and we use when our spaniel, Britney, gets hot spots. Or you can by hot spot medicine but it's usually just cortisone. But some do come with numbing agent. Which might work better.
I think Lanacaine has a numbing agent and cortisone.
xxx
2007-10-04 02:07:07 · answer #9 · answered by Shel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do know from my dogs skin condition a pill called prednisone helps keep her skin clear when she breaks out. I mainly use that with cephalexin (forgive my spelling) but that is to help the sores and also it might be an allergy
2007-10-03 22:43:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋