My 11 month GSD has started biting various spots on his body and his tail, plus he keeps scratching his stomach, head, and neck all the time. It's become so bad that he has lost a lot of hair already; his biting and scratching doesn't allow for the hair to grow back. We feed him twice a day. Plus, he gets a small snack...biscuits from Purina Pro Plan. He's had a raw diet since he was 9 weeks old- beef, chicken, rice, and some bone. He also takes supplements: joint health, (bug off) garlic, and fresh factor from Springtime Inc. He's had the problem for almost 3 months now. Please advise. Thanks...
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My 11 month GSD has started biting various spots on his body and his tail, plus he keeps scratching his stomach, head, and neck all the time. It's become so bad that he has lost a lot of hair already; his biting and scratching doesn't allow for the hair to grow back. We feed him twice a day. Plus, he gets a small snack...biscuits from Purina Pro Plan. He's had a raw diet since he was 9 weeks old- beef, chicken, rice, and some bone. He also takes supplements: joint health, (bug off) garlic, and fresh factor from Springtime Inc. He's had the problem for almost 3 months now. Please advise. Thanks...
We have never seen a flea on him whenever we've checked (but he could still have them and we just happened to miss them- any precautions or treatments you would suggest)
He mostly goes after the tip of his tail. I've seen him going after the base only a once or twice.
He does bite at his paws.
He sleeps completely fine; he doesn't even move.
We clean his ears every weekend.
He doesn't rub his face on carpet or furniture (he does scratch his face)
No smells.
It did start around Sept/Oct. (Seasonal Allergies?)
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Then my next step after rigorous flea-checking and treatment if needed would be a derm vet.
I know that you will probably see your GP vet first, because that's what we all do, but after years of looooong and frustrating experience, I will just say that derm med is a specialty for a reason.
Food is the least likely problem. Of course it's a possibility, but it's a low number 3 on the allergy list (if it's allergies).
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My vet suggested seasonal allergies.
I would suggest inhalant/environmental allergies, too.
Maybe seasonal, maybe not. I don't know where you are, but in a lot of places, January is very different from October as far as seasonal allergies go, but I gather that you are not seeing a decrease in symptoms.
I'd ask the GP vet for a derm vet referral. Please keep all the info in that link in mind.
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