2007-10-14 06:05:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
If the scratching is not too much, it's just an itch. If he scratches like there is no tomorrow, must be allergies. Take it to the vet.
Try using oatmeal shampoo for dogs.
2007-10-14 18:05:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many things cause scratching - allergies to different food ingredients or different plants, or dust or grass! Also different types of mites and lice, or skin infections, or even just behavioural issues. If you're certain your dog doesn't have fleas you should take him to a vet to find out what the cause is, otherwise you won't know how to treat it.
Chalice
2007-10-16 11:38:29 · answer #2 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs don't have to scratch just because they have fleas. Maybe they're just itchy. Nothing bit me, but i am itchy.
Edit: If your dog seems like he does this way too much, you can go to a petstore and buy a special cream for dogs to help relieve the itching.
2007-10-14 06:09:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't you scratch on every now and then just because you may feel a tickle somewhere? If it is happening a lot, their skin maybe to dry. You may need to find a product to make it less dry. If you don't give baths a lot, a good brushing and bath with a gentle dog shampoo may be your answer.
2007-10-14 06:11:27 · answer #4 · answered by geessewereabove 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, don't you itch sometimes? It doesn't mean that you have fleas or lice, right?
If your dog is scratching himself more than normal, you can buy some great oatmeal shampoo at your local pet store that will soothe dry or itchy skin. Really great stuff.
2007-10-14 06:10:35 · answer #5 · answered by Daisy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try feeding your dog a food that is richer in omega 3 fatty acids they make quite a few that are specifically for skin problems. Talk to your vet or local pet store for the brands.
2007-10-14 06:23:54 · answer #6 · answered by Jeannette V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't you get random scratches on your body? i know i do..just a tickle or something that makes you want to scratch a place just for a minute..or maybe a bug or fly landed on em and their scratching it to get it off. dry skin? get some baby oil, first give a bath and them after you dry him off half way put some baby oil on that would help with dry skin..sometime you just gotta itch..lol
2007-10-14 06:11:06 · answer #7 · answered by *<3_Gizmo* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be any number of things. Bug bite, allergy, skin condition, or a poor quality diet.
2007-10-14 11:52:10 · answer #8 · answered by Akatsuki 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there skin gets dry much like ours does you can get dog shampoo that will help with dry skin at any drug or grocery store or at any pet store
2007-10-14 06:10:22 · answer #9 · answered by nutnnice69er 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋