itchy skin

Shampooing her three times a week could actually contribute to itch. Especially if you're not using the right shampoo. Her thick fur can be another contributer. If she has thick fur, it's possible all these baths gave her a yeast or fungal infection from her skin being damp all the time. My Mastiff has severe skin issues. After the first flare up, we had to shave him, and he doesn't even have thick fur. Shaving your dog will allow the shampoo to actually reach her skin. Plus you'll really be able to see what's going on. After you've shaved her, wash her with a dog shampoo designed for sensitive skin. Usually it contains oatmeal and oils. And don't do it more than once a week. You can also get dog conditioners for dry skin. Add one tsp of apple cider vinegar to the amount of shampoo you'll be using for that bath. Also add a tablespoon of apple cider to vinegar to her meals. This is a slow process, if it's an allergy, and you may still need a vet. If it's a fungal or yeast problem, you'll need a vet. If it IS a mite problem, you need to use a different type of wash.

I will tell you my secret. My dog also suffers from itchy skin and was crying from itch. Her skin was already red and she stinks already due to skin allergy. I bought her DOVE SOAP. Yes, read it right. DOVE SOAP. just buy your dog the UNSCENTED one. The GREEN or BLUE box. Make sure its unscented. My dog does not cry anymore.Her tail that USED to be hairless already.. has grown hairs now. I think you should try it. You will see the results really fast as Dove has moisturizers.I ASSURE you your dog will stop itching in no time:) let me know if the dog becomes better:)

Hi tigeraunt, Processed food like pedigree contains contains chemical additives and preservatives which will trigger the allergic reaction.Also both in the vegetarian and non vegetarian pedigree for the protein diet ,they will add soya beans meals which is toxic and also allergic. So stop giving the pedigree like diet and replace it with eggs or chicken for the protein. None of us here is a vet, so we'd never be reckless enough to offer medical advice. And even a qualified vet (worth his salt!) would never be reckless enough to offer an opinion without physical examination and other tests, if required. Self-medication is dangerous for both animals and humans. That is why we would always point to a vet. So, there, that answers your question. Have a nice time!

Hi, I just want to know the problem that you have with your dog? was the dog fine already? is she still itching?

You can lessen her itch without knowing what causes the itching. I'd suspect one of these: - fleas (no ticks, because ticks do not cause itching); - too frequent baths or a wrong shampoo; - too much protein in her diet. The fact that you bath her at least three times a week doesn't eliminate the posibility to have fleas. If you don't use an anti-fleas shampoo, they don't mind the baths at all. If I were you, I'd start with aplying an anti-fleas product and I'd wait to see the results in three or four days.

Dogs are wonderful creatures, close to human beings and very helpful, she is with you for long 10 years, so you can feel each others pulse, she is really telling you to scrath lol. Well you can try 'neem' leves, it is the best, boil neem leaves in water, bath your dog with that water.. you can also make a paste with neem leaves and apply on her body.. do you have 'neem' herbal soaps there? try it lol happy posting, cheers

Maybe the skin is too dry so it's itchy. Just like people, you need to give them lotion or the equivalent of that for dogs. Try some oatmeal bath for her.

It could just be that she needs a little soy oil in her food. I don't know how big she is but older dogs do not digest their food as well as when they were younger. Start with a 1/4 teaspoon and slowly increase this until the itch gets better. Watch her coat closely and if it starts to feel oily back off the oil in her food. Why is she bathed 3 times a week thta in it's self could be causing hte itch. After I have said this , if she was my dog I'd get her to the Vet just because dry skin can be an indication of something more serious.

The problem could very well be that she is being bathed too often. You see, dogs have natural oils that come out of their skin and if they are bathed too often, it can give them very dry skin. That said, you might want to try to back down on how often you are bathing her and see if that might make a difference in how itchy she seems to be after you have cut down the amount of bathing that she is getting. Good luck to you both.

Anny dear honestly speaking, i don't have any idea about this problem, i don't have pet dog, here i see many dogs in the street with almost all hair gone and the skin showing, nasty really.. this is about street dogs, but my neighbor has a cute small dog with white furs, now it has same problem, it is said to be due to lice and flea, better take her to a vet,, Thank you so much for sharing your problem.I think you will get good tips here. Professor. . Cheers have a lucky day ahead. God bless you. Welcome always.

i've done a little research for this a few years ago. as i recall, the shampoo you're using may be responsible for the itching. of of these shampoos are detergent based and could dry her skin. bathe her at least twice a week and use a shampoo that's mild and has this coat conditioning thing. for the ticks, fleas and etc, i'm using a flea collar. not everyone would agree to this but it works for my dogs.