John Hohman wrote 09/27/2004 05:11 PM Constant Scratching #37553 - 09/27/2004 05:11 PM
John Hohman Webboard User Reg: 02-16-2004 Posts: 328 Loc: Offline	While grooming my dog the other day I noticed that he has some raw spots behind his front shoulder in the "armpit" area as well as behind the upper part of his front leg. He scratches constantly and I never paid much attention to it until I noticed how irritated his skin is. I have tried different foods, different shampoo's all to no avail. Any suggestions on what to do next? Could it be allergy related? I'm using an Allergen shampoo now, and feeding Nutro kibble. He is about 10 months old. Ohno Von Kaykohl Land & Troll Vom Kraftwerk.
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John DeKruyff wrote 09/27/2004 05:42 PM Re: Constant Scratching [Re: John Hohman ] #37554 - 09/27/2004 05:42 PM
John DeKruyff Webboard User Reg: 08-14-2001 Posts: 238 Loc: California Offline	Have you tried a raw diet? Kibble foods can give skin irritation!
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Ben Parker wrote 09/27/2004 05:49 PM Re: Constant Scratching [Re: John Hohman ] #37555 - 09/27/2004 05:49 PM
Ben Parker Webboard User Reg: 06-14-2004 Posts: 10 Loc: Offline	If it is a food alergy somtimes it may take awhile to see results. The main idea behind swithcing food is to make sure you are getting a different main carb source and main protien source. If you are switching foods and the carb or protien source is the same you won't see results. From what I've heard corn is usually the biggest culprit in dog food. Dogs can be allergic to a host of things though. My dog recently went through the same thing and a lamb and rice feed worked out great for him. BBP
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John Hohman wrote 09/28/2004 11:55 AM Re: Constant Scratching [Re: John Hohman ] #37556 - 09/28/2004 11:55 AM
John Hohman Webboard User Reg: 02-16-2004 Posts: 328 Loc: Offline	I guess I need to check out the ingredients of the bag a little more carefully. I really hesitate to go to raw because of my general lack of knowledge about canine nutrition. Do you guys know of any creams or ointments one could use? He has scratched so much, that he has developed some scabs underneath his coat. I'm surprised he still has hair there. Ohno Von Kaykohl Land & Troll Vom Kraftwerk.
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John DeKruyff wrote 09/28/2004 12:07 PM Re: Constant Scratching [Re: John Hohman ] #37557 - 09/28/2004 12:07 PM
John DeKruyff Webboard User Reg: 08-14-2001 Posts: 238 Loc: California Offline	John, I had a friend who's dog had the same thing. He just used an antibiotic ointment like neosporin and it cleared it right up..........but I don't know if a vet would give something different.
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John Hohman wrote 09/28/2004 02:46 PM Re: Constant Scratching [Re: John Hohman ] #37558 - 09/28/2004 02:46 PM
John Hohman Webboard User Reg: 02-16-2004 Posts: 328 Loc: Offline	John, Sounds like an easy remedy, plus it is in a place that he cannot get to with his mouth. I'll give it a try. Thanks! Ohno Von Kaykohl Land & Troll Vom Kraftwerk.
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Chad Felkel wrote 09/28/2004 03:21 PM Re: Constant Scratching [Re: John Hohman ] #37559 - 09/28/2004 03:21 PM
Chad Felkel Webboard User Reg: 04-22-2004 Posts: 52 Loc: Offline	My 13 year old has horrible allergies. I think she is allergic to herself. She chews so bad that she bleeds bad. The Vet said to give her a benadryl in the morning and one at night, when she is chewing. As well as feed a premium kibble. The chewing has stopped and the spots are clearing up. I have switched to Solid Gold Wolfking.
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John Hohman wrote 09/28/2004 04:49 PM Re: Constant Scratching [Re: John Hohman ] #37560 - 09/28/2004 04:49 PM
John Hohman Webboard User Reg: 02-16-2004 Posts: 328 Loc: Offline	My pup isn't chewing, although it does seem to be a spot he cannot access with his mouth. Is this what others refer to as hot spots? Again, no noticeable fur loss, just scabbed up and scratched up skin underneath. Ohno Von Kaykohl Land & Troll Vom Kraftwerk.
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Louise Jollyman wrote 09/28/2004 05:38 PM Re: Constant Scratching [Re: John Hohman ] #37561 - 09/28/2004 05:38 PM
Louise Jollyman Webboard User Reg: 08-28-2003 Posts: 42 Loc: Offline	I have two guys who have scratching and itching issues. My 5 month old had itchy red armpits and a rash on his belly a couple of months ago. This was diagnosed as a bacterial infection and he was treated with Cephalexin. After that, the redness on his armpits continued, but I bought some Halo Dream Salve to try out and that cleared it right up. Sometimes addition of flax seed oil or salmon oil can help. With my older dog, I have found Borage Oil Capsules have decreased his itching dramatically. Louise Louise Jollyman http://www.schutzhund-training.com
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