[paul1959]

Jess has been scratching quite a bit over the past few weeks and everyone wants to know if she has fleas! No, Advocate treated once a month. We have changed her diet to NI without success, she is bathed with Pethead 'life's and itch.' Her skin s not dry and flaky or red.

Has anyone got any suggestions for bed washing detergent, as we are beginning to think that may be the culprit.

Any other thoughts would be welcome.

Cheers

P.

 

[tinal38]

Chip has always been a huge scratcher, he's finally getting a bit better, but my vet thought it might just be a habit. Good luck figuring it out!

 

[Laura(L)Izzie]

Izzie seems to scratch a lot as well, it doesn't seem like there is anything wrong with her, same as you she is treated for fleas, she doesn't have flaky red skin etc, so not sure what it could be, unless as said above 'it's a habit'?

 

[DONNA]

Could it be dandruff?

 

[EG1]

Rupert had an itchy period - no fleas and Advocate treated. Itching cleared up when I put him on raw food. Runny eyes also cleared. Certainly seemed to be a dietary thing with him.

 

[Pepster]

I am allergic to certain detergents, don't get a rash, just itch, so I only use non biological products and on the odd occasion I don't I put the wash on an extra rinse. Hope that this is the cause as easily sorted

 

[paul1959]

Thought I would mention, we bath her every 3/4 weeks.

 

[wellerfeller]

I know Biological powder is best for cleaning but non bio should be used to wash bedding if you think she could be allergic, try and find the most natural of ingredients used in the washing detergent there a quite a few on the market now.

 

[lady amanda]

I don't know if you have Tide over there but Tide Free is best for bedding....just a thought...when is she itchy? always, or when she gets damp from the grass...where on her body is she itchy?

 

[paul1959]

I don't know if you have Tide over there but Tide Free is best for bedding....just a thought...when is she itchy? always, or when she gets damp from the grass...where on her body is she itchy?

She seems to go through fazes with it, now she is lying quite peacefully on the lounge floor, some times a itchy scratch period will last for 10 mins. It seems to be quite random throughout the day. She also nibbles at the itch too.

 

[lady amanda]

When lady gets wet feet....which is often this time of year...she will nibble at the feet and legs...but if it is random I am not sure.

 

[MillieDog]

Where abouts is she itching. Is it all over her body, or a set place/places.?

Millie bites her back legs as if she has fleas, and I now know its a sign her anal glands need emptying. Or if she bites her feet, or lower body I can usually find some grass seeds stuck in her fur bothering her.

Just a thought.

 

[colpa110]

Betty scratches the side of her face and chin A LOT whilst making a whining sound. She has done this ever since we got her.. have mentioned it to the vet a couple of time but they can find nothing wrong...have changed her food and shampoo a couple of times but has made no difference..I think it may just be a habit with her..

 

[paul1959]

Where abouts is she itching. Is it all over her body, or a set place/places.?

Millie bites her back legs as if she has fleas, and I now know its a sign her anal glands need emptying. Or if she bites her feet, or lower body I can usually find some grass seeds stuck in her fur bothering her.

Just a thought.

Mostly chin and around the shoulders.

 

[Greenleys19]

Hi

Have you check through her coat thoroughly? It could be a tick? One of my
Dogs had a spell of ticks & the sign was constant scratching. Regards sue.
P.s so pleased Jess spay went well, I'm contacting the same vet tomorrow.

 

[paul1959]

Hi

Have you check through her coat thoroughly? It could be a tick? One of my
Dogs had a spell of ticks & the sign was constant scratching. Regards sue.
P.s so pleased Jess spay went well, I'm contacting the same vet tomorrow.

Let them know you found them ILMC.

We will check for a tick.

 

[Maysong]

afraid I don't have anything to add, but I will be paying attention to this thread - Izzy does the same thing exactly. No ticks or fleas, on anti-itch shampoo, etc.

 

[paul1959]

afraid I don't have anything to add, but I will be paying attention to this thread - Izzy does the same thing exactly. No ticks or fleas, on anti-itch shampoo, etc.

It very frustrating isn't it?

 

[wendywoo]

hi does she have any scabs on the end of he ears, my meggie was itchy and then we found it was mange,

 

[paul1959]

hi does she have any scabs on the end of he ears, my meggie was itchy and then we found it was mange,

Will have a look!