itchy dog

[Darbie3]

i have a female gordon setter and she is constantly scraching she has been to the vet twice for this but it always starts up again. she is on regular flea control, fish oil and i have started her on a supplement for skin about a month ago. if anyone has any ideas i would appreciate the help.

[MonsterDad]

Skin related stuff can be very frustrating. Before you go the route of medication.

Try to eliminate all beef, chicken, eggs and chicken fat from her diet.

Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach would be a good choice.

Does she have an red skin areas?

Is there anything environmental you can think of? What type of bedding do you use? Are her ears infected?

[dr tim]

I have a good article on our drtims.com site about allergies that would be a good read for you on your itchy dog and how to try and understand what is happening. Here is a link:

http://drtims.com/category/newsletter/

Look for the itchy pet and how to figure it out. I could post the whole thing here if the moderator thinks it might be helpful for all.

[ezzy333]

The link is good.

[Doc E]

Hypothyroidism can also cause this.
Actually lots of possibilities.
What has your Vet said about it ?
What kind of fish oil are you giving ? (brand, source of oil, EPA : DHA ratio, other ingredients )



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[Sharon]

Simple skin scraping might yield useful info.
Mine had some kind of mite and Advantage Multi 55 " cleared up the red , itchy belly rash / hair loss quickly.

[Darbie3]

thank you very much. Shes on diamond puppy food (shes 10 months old). the fish oil is spring valley brand. her ears are fine and she is not really red any where but she does have some scabs on her belly. i am hoping to get her into the vet on wednesday and i will keep the link in mind it was very helpful.

[Gordon Guy]

I have a Gordon that has allergies. Though he doesn't have those same symptoms. I would try a food free of Soy, Corn and Grain and see what happens. I feed Native #3. my $0.02