i have a 4 month old bichon frise. he scratches himself sometimes but he doesnt have fleas as far as we know. the problem is that when he scratches himselfhe takes some of his hair off. right now it is just behind his neck but it seems too be spreading. what should i do???????
2007-12-20 11:10:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Switch to a higher quality food.
Add some coat supplements to his food
Take him to the vet to check for allergies
2007-12-20 11:12:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be mange or a food allergy. Usually with mange you will see a red pustual that follows by hair lose.
With a food allergy they will scratch everywhere. This is usually due to an allergic reaction to wheat in the lower ranked pet foods found at walmart or the grocery stores.
Regardless of which one it is, you should take him to the vet.
2007-12-20 19:21:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not know what the exact problem was, but I would strogly advise taking your dog to a vet. If you take advice from this site, it may be wrong, and you may end up harming your dog. Your dog may also be in discomfort at the moment, and if you want that to stop, you need professional advice
2007-12-20 19:26:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bichon's are known for sensitive skin. Try a dog food for sensitive systems and no extra treats. Have a groomer clip his nails and give a medicated bath.
2007-12-20 19:15:10 · answer #4 · answered by Laurie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treat for fleas anyway. Use something GOOD. If that does not stop it, you need to see a vet.
2007-12-20 19:13:22 · answer #5 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Follow the cardinal rule and take the dog to the VET!!!!!!!!!
2007-12-20 19:24:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like mange... this is very contagious. It could have easily been spread from another dog. If left untreated, it can get bad enough to where the puppy has to be put to sleep. Please see your vet.
2007-12-20 19:15:05 · answer #7 · answered by Jane C 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
have a vet check him, he could have flea allergies,or mange.
2007-12-20 19:16:26 · answer #8 · answered by bjsuno 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he might be allergic to something so you need to see the vet.
2007-12-20 19:15:34 · answer #9 · answered by duderings 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋