dog has no fleas and is scratching constantly why???? Checked for fleas too none either
2007-11-28 12:16:27 · 8 answers · asked by sunshine 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
could be just dry skin, with the weather changing who knows?
2007-11-28 12:20:11 · answer #1 · answered by qu1ck80 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We don't know - there are many causes for scratching, and without being a vet and seeing the dog, no one can tell you what's causing your dog to scratch!
Fleas is still the most likely answer - if you're actually treating him, with proper veterinary flea treatments, then it's quite likely he has fleas. Do you know what flea dirts look like, and how to look for them?
If you're that certain your dog doesn't have fleas, then you really must take him to a vet if you actually want to find out what's causing him to scratch.
Chalice
2007-11-29 17:11:02 · answer #2 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many dogs are itchy due to food allergies.
A good food to try is ProPlan Sensitive Skin & Stomach, Salmon & Rice. You can buy it at Petsmart. Most dogs respond favorably to this food plus a skin and coat supplement like Mirra Coat or Derm Caps.
If it is not food related, your dog could have microscopic mites that are causing the itching (you would not be able to see them,) Talk to your vet about the use of Revolution heartworm preventative, as it also prevents and treat sarcoptic mange, as well as being a heartworm preventative and flea/tick preventative.
2007-11-28 20:31:03 · answer #3 · answered by rickbuilder 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be ticks or dry skin...
Try changing the dog's shampoo...
Personally, after bathing my dogs, i use a moisturizer/softener so that their hair can be soft as well as moisturizing the skin!
2007-11-28 20:25:37 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah Natalie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a food allergy. What food are you feeding? I bet it has the common allergens of corn, wheat, soy or byproducts.
2007-11-28 20:24:36 · answer #5 · answered by tina in fla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your dog might have dry skin or its having an allergic reaction. play it safe and go to the vet.
2007-11-28 20:36:43 · answer #6 · answered by . 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be allergies(seasonal, chemical contact, food), dry skin, mange, irritation to collar, spider bite.........where is she scratching out? what state do you live in?
2007-11-28 20:25:21 · answer #7 · answered by raychem 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be he has dry skin!!~
2007-11-28 20:21:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋