My pug is 5 years old and has ALWAYS been really itchy. He always licks his paws and his skin is so dry that when he itches his face, it scabs and bleeds. This is not an infection or anything because it's not a new problem...I'm just wondering what I can do to add moisture to his skin and make him less itchy so he won't itch or lick his paws.
Dog with skin issues...?
if he is fine %26amp; healthy, switch his food, he may not b getting what he needs in diet. heres my bit of info. ok w/ all this pet food recalls, it made me look further into my dogs food. i was concerned with the recalls, so i investigated other foods, organic/natural foods. well in doing that i learned ALOT about my dogs food--Eukanuba. I thought this was the BEST food there was. Thought my dog was better than other dogs cuz she ate this. I paid $40 a bag! Well to sum it up, it is filled w/ nothing but fillers %26amp; by products--its NOT a good food. boy was I fooled. so i did a bunch of research, asked a lot of people on here, looked at diff. info sights, reviews, customer comments, anyways I chose Canidae, some otheres were Wellness, Innova. Take alook around at natural organic stores. The food is sooo much better for your dog. My dog too was dry. she never bled, but a dry, flaky coat at times, like dandruff, alwasy itchy %26amp; licking. Only a month on the food, soo much better. %26amp; she was a bit on the overwieght side, needed to lose 5 lbs, she is really shedding the pounds. I even had 2 neighbors comment on her looking good. %26amp; she is a good looking dog to begin w/--point is people noticed the food change. Good luck. If not fleas, %26amp; healthy, make a food change.
Reply:He is probably allergic to his food. Are you sure there is not a flea problem?
Reply:There are shampoos you can get from your vet that will add moisture to his skin. I presume you have taken him to the vet to rule out various problems. If he is atopic a lose dose steriod may help but I think a visit to the vet is in order.
Reply:Your dog doesn't need a moisturizer, your dog has severe allergies, either from the food or inhalants. Schedule an allergy consult with your vet to determine which is the problem, remove the source of the allergy and your dog will have no more problems with itching.
Reply:Maybe you wash him too often? I was once told by a vet that this was a major cause for dry skin.
Reply:Diet and supplements may help. Adding capsules for skin and coat, like 3V Skin Caps with Omega 3, Vit A, D and E, plus something like NutriVed supplement may help. In addition, the food you feed your dog is important too. A high quality food that has not been on a recall list will help also. Avoid foods with wheat products or corn which many dogs are allergic to.
You might consider trying bottled water if your city supply has a lot of chemicals added.
Ask a Vet for a good shampoo and/or skin topical treatment to relieve the irritation, and use as directed, not more often than the Vet instructs.
Hope that helps.
Reply:Rub vasaline in the folds of his facial skin. Add bacon grease to his /her food at least 3 times a week . This will give the dog a chance to absorb the grease they would get from an all meat diet and the vasaline in the folds on it's face is recommended by my vet
Reply:i have a bichon frise with skin allergies. i took him to the vet. i was told to put him on eukenuba brand dog food because it has the omega 3 fatty acid (its the only one that does) . i also rub his belly with baby oil after a bath. anyhow...it works. he was chafing and everything, now he is good to go
Reply:I have a similar issue with my dog of 2yrs. Although her skin isn't so much the issue as the webbing between her digits is her favorite licking spot. I took her to the vet and they provided me with an antibiotic and clavomax to alleviate the irritation. The ointment I was given is called animax ointment by pharmaderm, and although she continues to lick it has made it less susceptible to her licking and has reduced the red and puffiness I 've always noticed. As far as her coat is concerned a good skin and coat conditioner is what I would recommend. DermCare offered at PetSmart, and possibly your vet is a great conditioner. Spray it on all over, avoiding the face and eyes, and work it through with your hands, and then brush him through so that it gets distributed evenly, spray it every two weeks and then determine on your own how frequently you need to use it.
Another issue might be how often he is bathed, if you don't bathe him frequent enough, dirt could be drying out his skin, or any outdoor allergens. Maybe bathe him a little more often and use both shampoo and conditioner on his coat, following up with the skin and coat spray on conditioner.
As well as all the afore mentioned things, a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in his water dish provides a good, necessary nutrient and assists in the skin and coat of your animal.
Hope this helps, I'm not an expert just someone who has dealt with similar issues, be sure and contact your vet before attempting any of my care at home measures.
Reply:Paw licking(aside from grooming) is a sure sign of food allergy.Many dogs are allergic to corn glutin.Havwe you changed his food lately? You can slip fish oil inot his food,but it sounds more like a food allergy.
Reply:What I find most useful with this is adding a few linseed seeds into their food, works a charm. Just a bit to get some more moisturisation to the skin without affecting their insides, too much is a laxative for them.
Reply:ok a number of things can cause excessive scratching, ie:
food allergy
flea allergy
laundry detergent allergy
(the list is never ending)
It could also be caused by medical as well. There are some heredity issues that they can have.
There are alot of home rememdies but there is one that I use on my Peis and Pug that works and it's easy...
Oatmeal bath
Avveno Oatmeal Bath
You can also give a dog that weighs 10 lbs or more benedryl (child's dose) to help calm the itching. Also, baby magic baby lotion.
Please note...I am no vet and do not claim to be but I have 2 of the worst breeds for Skin Irritation and common allergies. This is what my vet told me to try.
Reply:SEE YOUR VET!!!!!!
The dog has a problem and I doubt it's the food.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Dog walking problem?
I have a 4 mo. old puppy, that I have attempted to walk before, but everytime I do, he flips out, literally. I took him to the soccer park and he was flipping and flopping and at one point in time, he was letting me drag him while he lay on the ground. I dragged him for about 3/4 a mile (my arm is killing me!) At the end of it all, it scraped some of the skin off his pads. What can I do to solve this problem and will his paws be okay??
Dog walking problem?
You should be reported to the humane society and have your dog taken away. JMO
Reply:I can't imagine that you thought it was okay to drag the dog that far..
You need to teach the poor thing to walk on a leash. Dogs don't just know how to walk nicely on a leash.. They naturally want to check things out, and aren't used to being controlled...
Reply:Bring him to an enclosed area. Let him walk with the leash. Get him used to it. Hold leash and coax with treats to get him to walk with you. First couple of times out bring treats. Just little ones and continually give to him while walking. Eventually he will see the leash as a reward not punishment. Good Luck
Reply:while your puppy is in the house leave the leash attached to his collar or harness. this allows him to get use to the leash when you leave the room and he follows you quietly pick up the lead and let the puppy lead you. eventually you will be leading him
Reply:He is too young for that kind of treatment. Get a harness for him not a collar.
Reply:I hope your kidding if not you need help..
Reply:use the reward system. if not a treat use his favorite toy he cant resist. make him follow you little by little and eventually he will catch on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yes his feet will heal but there must be some reason he is scared of going out in the open. maybe noises or something? are you his first and only owner?
Reply:you drug your dog? ....some people should NOT be allowed to have dogs.....I hope you joking..if not....I hope you get reported and fined!!!!!! and definately get that poor dog taken away from you.
Reply:I agree with the rest, that you shouldn't have dragged him for that far, you should have picked him up, instead.
When teaching a puppy to walk on a leash, the last thing you want, is for him to associate it with pain.
Put the leash on him, and let him walk around the backyard (or other safe enclosed area) without you holding onto the leash. Let him get used to it.
If he ends up just having a true fear of the leash (I have a dog who is that way), then you can try harnesses, since sometimes it's the pressure on the neck that scares them.
You can't FORCE a puppy to walk on a leash. It'll take patience, and try to associate it with good things.
Reply:The leash question is very common on Yahoo Answers. I suggest you do a search with the keywords "leash puppy walk" or something like that and you will find many, many answers. **It's not a good idea to drag your puppy ON SO MANY LEVELS! At any rate, I copied and pasted the link to the best answer I found. If it doesn't work --even if it does-- I think you should do a search like I suggested. Good luck!:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
Reply:This is a common problem for dogs that are not leash trained.
Let him wear the leash around the house for a few hours. Then pick it up and walk with him around the house. Then around the yard. Then out of the yard but not around others. Then go anywhere. You may need to bait him with treats during the training to keep his focus on you not the leash or his surroundings. I have some other training ideas on my website burdicklabradors.com helpful links page under training.
Reply:OK it was not fair to drag a dog that far comon sense should have told you to pick him up, but i understand it was a mistake and you wont do it again, so try taking him to dog training classes there are experts there and they will give better advice than anybody on here and you might meet some friends to give you advice but dont tell anymore people about how far you dragged him.Oh and his paws will get better but dont dragg him again.
Reply:Are you kidding?
Are you related to the sub humans that drug a black man behind a pickup truck until he died a few years ago?
How would you feel if you were terrified and someone put a rope around your neck and pulled you along faster than you could walk?
What is wrong with you?
Reply:First off.... a 4 month old pup should not be expected to walk on lead like an adult dog.
Second off.... It was completely WRONG of you to drag him. He may not ever want to walk on a leash because of that. Who could blame him for flipping out?!
You need to be waayyy more patient with him, he is just a young pup. Give him time. He will (if you havent already scared him too much) learn how to work properly on a leash.
Maybe you should sign up for an obedience course. Not only will it teach him general obedience but it will also show you how to properly train your dog.
Good luck... BE PATIENT!!
Dog walking problem?
You should be reported to the humane society and have your dog taken away. JMO
Reply:I can't imagine that you thought it was okay to drag the dog that far..
You need to teach the poor thing to walk on a leash. Dogs don't just know how to walk nicely on a leash.. They naturally want to check things out, and aren't used to being controlled...
Reply:Bring him to an enclosed area. Let him walk with the leash. Get him used to it. Hold leash and coax with treats to get him to walk with you. First couple of times out bring treats. Just little ones and continually give to him while walking. Eventually he will see the leash as a reward not punishment. Good Luck
Reply:while your puppy is in the house leave the leash attached to his collar or harness. this allows him to get use to the leash when you leave the room and he follows you quietly pick up the lead and let the puppy lead you. eventually you will be leading him
Reply:He is too young for that kind of treatment. Get a harness for him not a collar.
Reply:I hope your kidding if not you need help..
Reply:use the reward system. if not a treat use his favorite toy he cant resist. make him follow you little by little and eventually he will catch on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yes his feet will heal but there must be some reason he is scared of going out in the open. maybe noises or something? are you his first and only owner?
Reply:you drug your dog? ....some people should NOT be allowed to have dogs.....I hope you joking..if not....I hope you get reported and fined!!!!!! and definately get that poor dog taken away from you.
Reply:I agree with the rest, that you shouldn't have dragged him for that far, you should have picked him up, instead.
When teaching a puppy to walk on a leash, the last thing you want, is for him to associate it with pain.
Put the leash on him, and let him walk around the backyard (or other safe enclosed area) without you holding onto the leash. Let him get used to it.
If he ends up just having a true fear of the leash (I have a dog who is that way), then you can try harnesses, since sometimes it's the pressure on the neck that scares them.
You can't FORCE a puppy to walk on a leash. It'll take patience, and try to associate it with good things.
Reply:The leash question is very common on Yahoo Answers. I suggest you do a search with the keywords "leash puppy walk" or something like that and you will find many, many answers. **It's not a good idea to drag your puppy ON SO MANY LEVELS! At any rate, I copied and pasted the link to the best answer I found. If it doesn't work --even if it does-- I think you should do a search like I suggested. Good luck!:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
Reply:This is a common problem for dogs that are not leash trained.
Let him wear the leash around the house for a few hours. Then pick it up and walk with him around the house. Then around the yard. Then out of the yard but not around others. Then go anywhere. You may need to bait him with treats during the training to keep his focus on you not the leash or his surroundings. I have some other training ideas on my website burdicklabradors.com helpful links page under training.
Reply:OK it was not fair to drag a dog that far comon sense should have told you to pick him up, but i understand it was a mistake and you wont do it again, so try taking him to dog training classes there are experts there and they will give better advice than anybody on here and you might meet some friends to give you advice but dont tell anymore people about how far you dragged him.Oh and his paws will get better but dont dragg him again.
Reply:Are you kidding?
Are you related to the sub humans that drug a black man behind a pickup truck until he died a few years ago?
How would you feel if you were terrified and someone put a rope around your neck and pulled you along faster than you could walk?
What is wrong with you?
Reply:First off.... a 4 month old pup should not be expected to walk on lead like an adult dog.
Second off.... It was completely WRONG of you to drag him. He may not ever want to walk on a leash because of that. Who could blame him for flipping out?!
You need to be waayyy more patient with him, he is just a young pup. Give him time. He will (if you havent already scared him too much) learn how to work properly on a leash.
Maybe you should sign up for an obedience course. Not only will it teach him general obedience but it will also show you how to properly train your dog.
Good luck... BE PATIENT!!
My dog's skin is getting worse!!!?
I have a 3yr old beagel/basset mix and he is having skin issues out of no where. I have never had a problem before and I went to the vet but the allergy stuff they gave isn't working...I am trying to give him benadryl and that doesn't seem to be working either....he is all pink around his chest area and it is all dry. Anyone have any remedies they know of without having to spend a fortune or numerous vet visits???
My dog's skin is getting worse!!!?
my parents dog had something like this and it took the vet awhile to figure out what was up----try taking the dog to another vet for his/her opinion----it turned out that their dog gets this rash from the grass in certain seasons (so, the dog is basically allergic to something in the grass rubbing against its body)
some pink medicine (powder then water added) and cream did the trick---from the vet
Reply:It sounds like an allergy. Maybe it's the shampoo, maybe it's the food. I think you should take him to a vet, especially since the allergy meds didn't work.
Reply:I use oatmeal shampoo, add olive oil to my dogs food (1 tbls), and feed sensitive skin science diet food. my dog stopped scratching, and dry skin went away.
Reply:Oatmeal shampoo baths, and a capsule of vitamin e on his food.
Reply:allergies are very difficult to treat because without allergy testing to know specifically what the allergy is you are stuck with trying various meds until you hit upon the one that works. It's not the vets fault and unless you test for the cause it really is hit and miss. As you are trying the different meds it is very important to follow all directions and allow enough time for meds to take effect. a week of meds is sometimes not long enough to tell if it will work. this is often a long process but think of the dog.
Reply:maybe you should try baby lotion i put it on my little dog all the time because she got red bald spots and it cleared them up and they never came back and she loves for me to rub it into her skin my dogs hair is less than 1/4 inch long might not work if your dog has long hair but give it a try if its short haired
Reply:It does sound like an allergy of some sorts. Since the anti allergy from the Dr. has not worked, I would do a daily bathing routine with using: Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 10 vol. Then, follow up with: making a cup of "Chamomile Tea" use 2 bags and use when still warm (not hot) and gently, bathe him with it.
Do this 3xa week, it should get better, if not, change the Vet or call on you're State,Human Society and tell them including that you're short on funds but don't want your Dog to suffer.
True Animal Lovers, wont turn you down, the Dog has only you're Voice to get him help.
Reply:Okay - there can be quite a few things behind this.
Have you changed his diet recently or given him anything to eat that he hasn't had before including biscuits?? Have you had carpets replaced, cleaned? Have you sprayed your house with anything - deodarizers, insecticides? Don't know where you live but has the temperatures changed drastically in the time he developed the skin condition? Has there been any major changes in the house, new furniture, a new baby, someone going back to work - anything that has changed his/your routine or environment??
Is his chest itchy/painful? Try putting flaxseed oil in his food to help with the dry skin. Make sure you follow directions regarding weight or you'll end up with messes. Did the vet give you pills or cream because it sounds like he needs both?? You could rub aloe gel on his chest to help with dryness %26amp; itch %26amp; it won't hurt him if he gets any in his mouth.
Hope this helps........
Reply:Well thats not good!!!!!!
Reply:I use antiseptic disinfectant.The type used for people that you dilute with water.I find it works for grass allergies %26amp; fungal skin conditions.Fungal skin conditions can start if the dog has been bathed too much or the shampoo wasn't rinsed out.Fungal tends to have a smell that I can only describe as a mousey smell.
Reply:What are you feeding him? Put him on a good quality food designed for dogs with allergies (no wheat, no corn, no fillers)
Reply:I would recommend consulting your vet with regards to allergy testing. Although you may be feeding high-quality food and doing all the right things, you have to remember that, just like a human, your dog can develop allergies at any stage in the game. I wish that I had invested in allergy testing right off the bat with my little girl, who developed allergies at age 2 and is now 4 years old. My advice would be to have the dog allergy tested (skin testing, not blood testing as it can be inconclusive) and go from there.
If it's a seasonal allergy, you might try steroids, but only for short-term use (nasty long-term side effects). I have had success with using kenalog injections and Prednisolone - but, luckily, my dog no longer requires it thanks to allergy testing.
bougainvillea
My dog's skin is getting worse!!!?
my parents dog had something like this and it took the vet awhile to figure out what was up----try taking the dog to another vet for his/her opinion----it turned out that their dog gets this rash from the grass in certain seasons (so, the dog is basically allergic to something in the grass rubbing against its body)
some pink medicine (powder then water added) and cream did the trick---from the vet
Reply:It sounds like an allergy. Maybe it's the shampoo, maybe it's the food. I think you should take him to a vet, especially since the allergy meds didn't work.
Reply:I use oatmeal shampoo, add olive oil to my dogs food (1 tbls), and feed sensitive skin science diet food. my dog stopped scratching, and dry skin went away.
Reply:Oatmeal shampoo baths, and a capsule of vitamin e on his food.
Reply:allergies are very difficult to treat because without allergy testing to know specifically what the allergy is you are stuck with trying various meds until you hit upon the one that works. It's not the vets fault and unless you test for the cause it really is hit and miss. As you are trying the different meds it is very important to follow all directions and allow enough time for meds to take effect. a week of meds is sometimes not long enough to tell if it will work. this is often a long process but think of the dog.
Reply:maybe you should try baby lotion i put it on my little dog all the time because she got red bald spots and it cleared them up and they never came back and she loves for me to rub it into her skin my dogs hair is less than 1/4 inch long might not work if your dog has long hair but give it a try if its short haired
Reply:It does sound like an allergy of some sorts. Since the anti allergy from the Dr. has not worked, I would do a daily bathing routine with using: Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 10 vol. Then, follow up with: making a cup of "Chamomile Tea" use 2 bags and use when still warm (not hot) and gently, bathe him with it.
Do this 3xa week, it should get better, if not, change the Vet or call on you're State,Human Society and tell them including that you're short on funds but don't want your Dog to suffer.
True Animal Lovers, wont turn you down, the Dog has only you're Voice to get him help.
Reply:Okay - there can be quite a few things behind this.
Have you changed his diet recently or given him anything to eat that he hasn't had before including biscuits?? Have you had carpets replaced, cleaned? Have you sprayed your house with anything - deodarizers, insecticides? Don't know where you live but has the temperatures changed drastically in the time he developed the skin condition? Has there been any major changes in the house, new furniture, a new baby, someone going back to work - anything that has changed his/your routine or environment??
Is his chest itchy/painful? Try putting flaxseed oil in his food to help with the dry skin. Make sure you follow directions regarding weight or you'll end up with messes. Did the vet give you pills or cream because it sounds like he needs both?? You could rub aloe gel on his chest to help with dryness %26amp; itch %26amp; it won't hurt him if he gets any in his mouth.
Hope this helps........
Reply:Well thats not good!!!!!!
Reply:I use antiseptic disinfectant.The type used for people that you dilute with water.I find it works for grass allergies %26amp; fungal skin conditions.Fungal skin conditions can start if the dog has been bathed too much or the shampoo wasn't rinsed out.Fungal tends to have a smell that I can only describe as a mousey smell.
Reply:What are you feeding him? Put him on a good quality food designed for dogs with allergies (no wheat, no corn, no fillers)
Reply:I would recommend consulting your vet with regards to allergy testing. Although you may be feeding high-quality food and doing all the right things, you have to remember that, just like a human, your dog can develop allergies at any stage in the game. I wish that I had invested in allergy testing right off the bat with my little girl, who developed allergies at age 2 and is now 4 years old. My advice would be to have the dog allergy tested (skin testing, not blood testing as it can be inconclusive) and go from there.
If it's a seasonal allergy, you might try steroids, but only for short-term use (nasty long-term side effects). I have had success with using kenalog injections and Prednisolone - but, luckily, my dog no longer requires it thanks to allergy testing.
bougainvillea
What skin problem does my son have??? Been to three doctors... he is so itchy?
My 10 year old started itching with lots of little bumps... the doctor said it was fleas or some type of infestation. We had our dogs checked (nothing) and cleaned his room... even removed him from it. Also, the other three of us in the family have nothing. It started getting worse so we took him to a walk in place on the weekend... they said it was scabies... treated him for that and still got worse. The small bite like marks became round flat slightly raised circles. They are on his arms, hands, legs, feet and just a little on his face and trunk. So, I demand to take him to a dermatologist. She really has no idea what it is... says a bacterial infection and ignores the way I told her it started... the little bumps were not a bacterial infection. He has been on an antibiotic for 6 days and creams, too. It does not look worse and maybe a little better.... He is very itchy and looks awful. There are NO other symptoms. It has been three weeks. Any ideas??? Please help!!!
What skin problem does my son have??? Been to three doctors... he is so itchy?
What ever the problem is, try to get him to use a warm, damp cloth to relieve the itching instead of just digging. My wife has the problem and has had it since youth and tears her body up with the digging. Does he have dry skin? He may have hives.
Reply:Is your son having a reaction to some new type of food he has recently stated eating. What you discribe sound alot like hives.
Reply:The only other likely cause you have not ruled out is some type of allergy. So maybe a trip to an allergist? They can screen him for all sorts of allergens. You could also try giving him benedryl to see if it helps. Benedryl makes most people very sleepy, so you would probably want to try this during a time when he is not in school.
What skin problem does my son have??? Been to three doctors... he is so itchy?
What ever the problem is, try to get him to use a warm, damp cloth to relieve the itching instead of just digging. My wife has the problem and has had it since youth and tears her body up with the digging. Does he have dry skin? He may have hives.
Reply:Is your son having a reaction to some new type of food he has recently stated eating. What you discribe sound alot like hives.
Reply:The only other likely cause you have not ruled out is some type of allergy. So maybe a trip to an allergist? They can screen him for all sorts of allergens. You could also try giving him benedryl to see if it helps. Benedryl makes most people very sleepy, so you would probably want to try this during a time when he is not in school.
Pitbull with sensative skin.?
my dog has very sensitive skin, It seems like when we go to a new park he always gets hotspots and some kind of skin problem, is there a remedy for senitive skin on dogs? ( he is a pitbull, and I heard that pitbulls are known to have skin problems, is it true?)
Pitbull with sensative skin.?
Have you tried a diet formulated for sensitive skin? Science Diet, Eukanuba, %26amp; Nutro all make sensitive skin formulations.
Have you tried adding additional omega 3 fatty acids to his diet, like Derm Caps or Linatone? They help the body not respond negatively to skin irritations.
Have you tried bathing him immediately after exposure ti irritating substances? This will wash anything from the environment that may be irritating him.
Have you tried Benedryl? It does help in many dogs with allergies. The usual dose is about 1mg per pound (50 pound dog 50 mg) every 12 hours as needed for itchiness.
Reply:Sometimes it can be that you are bathing the animal too frequently or they are predispositioned to it. I use soap every two months for doggie baths that has oatmeal, it is really gentle on their skin. Also you can take the animal to the vet and they might suggest a vitamin or lotion that will help. If a dog is scratching it can be a number of things: Fleas, Dry Skin, Allergies, Sensitive Skin, the list goes on. I would suggest taking him to the vet, and making sure it isn't serious. If he tells you it is allergies than sometimes they will advise Benadryll or a perscription. Benadryll works great on my pups allergies.
Reply:its probably and itch to the grass make sure to bathe him more so he doest have that problem those dogs and labs get sensitive skin cause they are very gentle animals
Reply:I have a pit with the same proplem. You say when ever you take him to a NEW park this happens, if this is the case then I suggest you take him to a park where he doesn't have a reaction, and stop taking him to a NEW park.
He is either allegic to grass or something that the park uses on the grass(chemicals).
Reply:i feel sorry for a pitbull with sensative teeth
Pitbull with sensative skin.?
Have you tried a diet formulated for sensitive skin? Science Diet, Eukanuba, %26amp; Nutro all make sensitive skin formulations.
Have you tried adding additional omega 3 fatty acids to his diet, like Derm Caps or Linatone? They help the body not respond negatively to skin irritations.
Have you tried bathing him immediately after exposure ti irritating substances? This will wash anything from the environment that may be irritating him.
Have you tried Benedryl? It does help in many dogs with allergies. The usual dose is about 1mg per pound (50 pound dog 50 mg) every 12 hours as needed for itchiness.
Reply:Sometimes it can be that you are bathing the animal too frequently or they are predispositioned to it. I use soap every two months for doggie baths that has oatmeal, it is really gentle on their skin. Also you can take the animal to the vet and they might suggest a vitamin or lotion that will help. If a dog is scratching it can be a number of things: Fleas, Dry Skin, Allergies, Sensitive Skin, the list goes on. I would suggest taking him to the vet, and making sure it isn't serious. If he tells you it is allergies than sometimes they will advise Benadryll or a perscription. Benadryll works great on my pups allergies.
Reply:its probably and itch to the grass make sure to bathe him more so he doest have that problem those dogs and labs get sensitive skin cause they are very gentle animals
Reply:I have a pit with the same proplem. You say when ever you take him to a NEW park this happens, if this is the case then I suggest you take him to a park where he doesn't have a reaction, and stop taking him to a NEW park.
He is either allegic to grass or something that the park uses on the grass(chemicals).
Reply:i feel sorry for a pitbull with sensative teeth
Problems with dog after she goes swimming...?
My dog, Katydid, (boxer/bulldog mix) loves to go out into the lake at our house...every time she does, a few hours after getting out, the parts of her body that were in the water are very red and swollen...it almost looks like a rash of somekind. She doesn't scratch at it, but she does "clean" the areas a lot (very slowly). She acts as though it maybe stings, or is sore, but not really itchy. It doesn't seem to spread to other areas. The obvious response is to keep her out of the lake, but what I am really looking for is...Has anyone else had this problem? What could be in the water that would cause it (Other dogs that get in seem just fine)? Are there any type of skin problems particular to her breed that may be associated? Or maybe a deficiency that makes her succeptible? Beyond keeping her from something she loves to do, does anyone have any suggestions on how to handle this (I don't really need common sense answers such as taking her to the vet)? Thanks, in advance, for your time.
Problems with dog after she goes swimming...?
Both both breeds she's mixed with can have skin allergeries.
It could be so many different things in the water causing this.
After she's done swimming rinse her off with regular water , just spray her down with the garden hose. you can try to wipe the red spots with Witch Hazel, it won't sting.
It would be too hard to keep her out of the water =)
and if she enjoys it let her be. She's smart enough to figure out if it's causing her too much harm.
Reply:hey how about some antibiotic cream on the spots.if it doest last too long i wouldnt worry about it.
Reply:I'm sorry, but I have to say, take her to the vet. Common sense being what it is, use it. A vet can prescribe something that takes care of the skin problem so she can keep swimming. Find the cause, please.
Reply:You are going to get a lot of answers that say this, but it's true - take your dog to the vet for a diagnosis.
She could have picked up something like a parasite from the water or it could have nothing to do with the water and it's just an infection or allergy that is more visible after she's been in the water. She could also be allergic to something in or around the lake.
Reply:It might be a combination of something in the water and she may have sensitive skin. Next time she gets out of the lake try hosing her off with clean, non-lake water.
Reply:my dog has the same problem. the vet told me wasn't really so much a breed thing but sometimes, they come into contact with things, chemicals etc in the water that irritate their skin. just like how you might get a rash from touching petroleum products or something like that. were it something serious like a rash or allergic reaction to something then you would know immediately from your dogs behavior. I've been letting my mutt in the pool and steams and such and doesn't really have that problem anymore so I assume he built an immunity to whatever it was that was bothering him or was probably just a bug bite or something. wouldn't worry about it too much.
Reply:Sounds like a dog version of the Hives, check with a vet and see if an anti-histamine is in order.
Reply:I would try to rinse her off with the hose afterwards, then dry her and see what happens. If she doesn't have anymore reactions it maybe something in the lake that is irritating her. Good Luck
Reply:I am just curious if you've been in this water and experienced this yourself? Do you know where this lake water comes from (ie. river, or a bay)? Is it salt or fresh water?
Reply:I really wish I had an intelligent answer for you. It sounds like she has an allergy.
Reply:Well, no I don't own a dog so that has never happened to me but I think That there is something the dog is obviously allergic too.How long does it take to go away? You might want to see the vet about it if it doesn't go away also I'll give you the obvious answer Keep Him OUT of the LAKE!!!!!!!! Oh, and I'm sorry for your dog
Reply:She could just be allergic or sensitive to something in the water. Or there may be insects or something that bite her.
Try hosing her down with soap and water after she swims and see if that helps cut the irritation down.
Reply:She must be allergic to something in the water. Maybe the lake has high bacteria levels...or mercury levels. I'm afraid you're going to have to ask a vet. You should make an appointment and let your dog swim 3 hours before the appt. so the vet can see the symptoms. Bring a water sample with you too so they can check it under the microscope.
Reply:My old Golden Retriever had the same thing she would swim and lay in the dirtiest water but would have the time of her life! When I would take her home she would always be licking the same area, and when i would look there was a rash...I took her to the vet and it turned out that the rash was actually caused by her Thyroid. Once I put her on Thyroid medication the rash never came back...It might be the same thing for your dog.
Or you can try letting her swim in the water, then try and dry her right after or give her a bath to get the crap off of her from the water...Just a thought.
Reply:Perhaps giving an allergie pill prior to swimming would help. Or rinsing the body right after. With any meds ask the vet for correct dosage.
Reply:OKAY...COMMON SENSE WINS!
Take the dog %26amp; a sample of the water to the vet. The water needs to be tested. Do you live in a high industrial area? (Remember Love Canal? they never even knew it!)
It can be an allergy, but it has to be determined what she is allergic to. I would keep her out of the water %26amp; tied up %26amp; see if she likes a sprinkler for a while to keep her cool.
Reply:I have dog similar to yours. She loves the water. Buit iI never had that problem , or my daughter her dogs boxers, go to the lake all the time. Maybe there is someting dumped into the lake that is irrataeing her skin. I would keep her out of it. It might be a wake up call. for you and others that swim there. Call the EPA have them ck the water. Won't cost you any thing. Good luck. Pem
Reply:You might wanna have the water tested to see what might be in there such as Mercury or other chemicals i would also suggest giving ur dog a bath as soon as she comes out of the water with sensitive shampoo for dogs (ask vet for best kind). you should also maybe have the dog tested for allergies. and if she is licking it means it hurts or she would be scratching i would defanitly suggest a trip to the dogie doc!!!
Problems with dog after she goes swimming...?
Both both breeds she's mixed with can have skin allergeries.
It could be so many different things in the water causing this.
After she's done swimming rinse her off with regular water , just spray her down with the garden hose. you can try to wipe the red spots with Witch Hazel, it won't sting.
It would be too hard to keep her out of the water =)
and if she enjoys it let her be. She's smart enough to figure out if it's causing her too much harm.
Reply:hey how about some antibiotic cream on the spots.if it doest last too long i wouldnt worry about it.
Reply:I'm sorry, but I have to say, take her to the vet. Common sense being what it is, use it. A vet can prescribe something that takes care of the skin problem so she can keep swimming. Find the cause, please.
Reply:You are going to get a lot of answers that say this, but it's true - take your dog to the vet for a diagnosis.
She could have picked up something like a parasite from the water or it could have nothing to do with the water and it's just an infection or allergy that is more visible after she's been in the water. She could also be allergic to something in or around the lake.
Reply:It might be a combination of something in the water and she may have sensitive skin. Next time she gets out of the lake try hosing her off with clean, non-lake water.
Reply:my dog has the same problem. the vet told me wasn't really so much a breed thing but sometimes, they come into contact with things, chemicals etc in the water that irritate their skin. just like how you might get a rash from touching petroleum products or something like that. were it something serious like a rash or allergic reaction to something then you would know immediately from your dogs behavior. I've been letting my mutt in the pool and steams and such and doesn't really have that problem anymore so I assume he built an immunity to whatever it was that was bothering him or was probably just a bug bite or something. wouldn't worry about it too much.
Reply:Sounds like a dog version of the Hives, check with a vet and see if an anti-histamine is in order.
Reply:I would try to rinse her off with the hose afterwards, then dry her and see what happens. If she doesn't have anymore reactions it maybe something in the lake that is irritating her. Good Luck
Reply:I am just curious if you've been in this water and experienced this yourself? Do you know where this lake water comes from (ie. river, or a bay)? Is it salt or fresh water?
Reply:I really wish I had an intelligent answer for you. It sounds like she has an allergy.
Reply:Well, no I don't own a dog so that has never happened to me but I think That there is something the dog is obviously allergic too.How long does it take to go away? You might want to see the vet about it if it doesn't go away also I'll give you the obvious answer Keep Him OUT of the LAKE!!!!!!!! Oh, and I'm sorry for your dog
Reply:She could just be allergic or sensitive to something in the water. Or there may be insects or something that bite her.
Try hosing her down with soap and water after she swims and see if that helps cut the irritation down.
Reply:She must be allergic to something in the water. Maybe the lake has high bacteria levels...or mercury levels. I'm afraid you're going to have to ask a vet. You should make an appointment and let your dog swim 3 hours before the appt. so the vet can see the symptoms. Bring a water sample with you too so they can check it under the microscope.
Reply:My old Golden Retriever had the same thing she would swim and lay in the dirtiest water but would have the time of her life! When I would take her home she would always be licking the same area, and when i would look there was a rash...I took her to the vet and it turned out that the rash was actually caused by her Thyroid. Once I put her on Thyroid medication the rash never came back...It might be the same thing for your dog.
Or you can try letting her swim in the water, then try and dry her right after or give her a bath to get the crap off of her from the water...Just a thought.
Reply:Perhaps giving an allergie pill prior to swimming would help. Or rinsing the body right after. With any meds ask the vet for correct dosage.
Reply:OKAY...COMMON SENSE WINS!
Take the dog %26amp; a sample of the water to the vet. The water needs to be tested. Do you live in a high industrial area? (Remember Love Canal? they never even knew it!)
It can be an allergy, but it has to be determined what she is allergic to. I would keep her out of the water %26amp; tied up %26amp; see if she likes a sprinkler for a while to keep her cool.
Reply:I have dog similar to yours. She loves the water. Buit iI never had that problem , or my daughter her dogs boxers, go to the lake all the time. Maybe there is someting dumped into the lake that is irrataeing her skin. I would keep her out of it. It might be a wake up call. for you and others that swim there. Call the EPA have them ck the water. Won't cost you any thing. Good luck. Pem
Reply:You might wanna have the water tested to see what might be in there such as Mercury or other chemicals i would also suggest giving ur dog a bath as soon as she comes out of the water with sensitive shampoo for dogs (ask vet for best kind). you should also maybe have the dog tested for allergies. and if she is licking it means it hurts or she would be scratching i would defanitly suggest a trip to the dogie doc!!!
I have a Boerboel with a weird skin problem? What can I give him?
I cannot bath the dog, One: he is to HUGE for me, Two: the water is causing more irritation.
I have a Boerboel with a weird skin problem? What can I give him?
What kind of skin problem? If it is dry, dull, and has dandruff, it could be a bad diet or because of weather. In colder months, their coats tend to be more dry just like ours because of spending more time indoors. If dryness is the problem, try slipping one 1000mg Fish Oil pill in its food each day. The vet recommended this to us--the Omega 3 in the pills works wonders and you can get it pretty much anywhere.
Reply:Take your dog to a vet if its skin irritation ther are things that he can be given such a quartisone cream for that but its best to take him to the vet and get him checked out.
Reply:well number one call the vet. without more info its hard to know what it is but i have found that many dogs are allergic to commercial dog food as it is full of starch and just generally poor quality. i have had 3 dogs over time that couldn't eat that stuff. the vets office should have food that will help alot if that's the problem. could also be that if the dog is too large for you to bath he may not be getting rinsed as well as he needs to be and the soap could be causing the problem. also too much washing will do it. also topical pesticides for fleas and ticks can cause alot of irritation and washing with warm water opens the pores and makes it worse. if that's the case and its not an allergic reaction to the pesticide it should go away. best thing to do is call the vet it should not cost you much to have him looked at and treated. good luck!
Reply:try calamine lotion, but just ask your vet first
shell flower
I have a Boerboel with a weird skin problem? What can I give him?
What kind of skin problem? If it is dry, dull, and has dandruff, it could be a bad diet or because of weather. In colder months, their coats tend to be more dry just like ours because of spending more time indoors. If dryness is the problem, try slipping one 1000mg Fish Oil pill in its food each day. The vet recommended this to us--the Omega 3 in the pills works wonders and you can get it pretty much anywhere.
Reply:Take your dog to a vet if its skin irritation ther are things that he can be given such a quartisone cream for that but its best to take him to the vet and get him checked out.
Reply:well number one call the vet. without more info its hard to know what it is but i have found that many dogs are allergic to commercial dog food as it is full of starch and just generally poor quality. i have had 3 dogs over time that couldn't eat that stuff. the vets office should have food that will help alot if that's the problem. could also be that if the dog is too large for you to bath he may not be getting rinsed as well as he needs to be and the soap could be causing the problem. also too much washing will do it. also topical pesticides for fleas and ticks can cause alot of irritation and washing with warm water opens the pores and makes it worse. if that's the case and its not an allergic reaction to the pesticide it should go away. best thing to do is call the vet it should not cost you much to have him looked at and treated. good luck!
Reply:try calamine lotion, but just ask your vet first
shell flower
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