help my scratching dog

[moneypit]

can someone tell me why my black lab is scratching under her chin and neck so much her hair is gone I noticed her scratching the last couple days more and more I look today and her hair is gone what is going on and what should I do?

[mcbosco]

there was another poster asking about that a week or so ago...fleas maybe? mites?

[Sharon]

If I remember rightly the other poster received a reply from a knowledgeable breeder saying it was a yeast infection - see the vet.

[moneypit]

thanks I have an appointment tommorow I will you know what I find out

[ezzy333]

Many times it is yeast because they keep that area wet from drinking often when they are hot
.

Ezzy

[kninebirddog]

try some lotrimin or any of the athletes foot type creams or sprays if you do not see any improvement in a couple days call the vet

[Shadow]

Many times it is yeast because they keep that area wet from drinking often when they are hot
.

Ezzy

that is interesting- never thought about that- I've removed the collars as I think it has a bit to do about them shedding and the collar causing the itch this time of year

[megschristina]

I would say go to the vet, that way you know if it is yeast, or some type of mange. If not, it is possible it could be allergies or fleas.

[zacksdad]

You might look into food. Nutrition can often solve (or create) problems. I buy my food online and have extensively researched food, prices and sites. I buy nearly all of my pet supplies from http://www.petfoodauthority.com - they have a great selection of food, information and ingredients to help you decide which food suits your dogs needs best, and their prices are the best I've seen. Best of all, I get my food delivered in 7-10 days as opposed to the 2-3 week wait from other sites.

[ezzy333]

You might look into food. Nutrition can often solve (or create) problems. I buy my food online and have extensively researched food, prices and sites. I buy nearly all of my pet supplies from http://www.petfoodauthority.com - they have a great selection of food, information and ingredients to help you decide which food suits your dogs needs best, and their prices are the best I've seen. Best of all, I get my food delivered in 7-10 days as opposed to the 2-3 week wait from other sites.

The prices I checked are about 8 to 10 dollars more a bag than you can buy them locally. I don't think I could be comfortable spending that much to have a bag delivered a week later. It is possible a food might be a problem but is so unlikely that there are many other things i would check first, such as what has been already talked about.

Ezzy

[mcbosco]

so whatever happened with the scratching pooch?

anyone know if it cleared up?

[bpenn1980]

If yeast related also check between the pads of the paw. Our dog transferred a yeast infection in the ear to her paw and then back to her ear before we figured out it was living in her paw as well. It looked like a reddish/pink area.

[moneypit]

sorry I was away from the computer for a while I took her to the vet turns out she has an infection so she is on antibiotics and a steroid to keep her from scratching anymore she is doing alot better now just need her hair to grow back thanks for everything moneypit.

[claybuster_aa]

You might look into food. Nutrition can often solve (or create) problems.

My thoughts exactly.