how can i treat the itchy skin, its been itchy for 3 days already and still itchy...
I just had some alcohol and my skin became itchy after an hour, i think im allergic to alcohol?
check out http://www.naet.com for an allergy treatment method.
Reply:Try some Benadryl it is an antihistamine.
Reply:I had that same problem for 6 years. I developed a nasty rash after some time and I wasted thousands of dollars and much time with doctors all over the place; they even tested me for syphilis several times. After the six year I found out that beer, wine, and liquor was giving me the rash because I was allergic to sugar. The doctors did not tell me this, I found out on my own. I still get it sometimes when I abuse those substances. The only way for me to control it is to cut down drastically from all forms of drinking.....KECK...Ps....Check your sugar with a urine test.
Reply:sounds like it, if you can stomach it, get some unprocessed apple cider vineagar,at a health food store, one brand name is braggs, put a tablespoon in some water, drink throughout the day. this will de toxify your blood, and get rid of the itchy skin. i have successfully used this against a fatal msg allergy..good luck
Reply:try rubbing achohol lol
Saturday, April 24, 2010
How do I treat my horses itchy skin and hair loss.?
My horse has spots on him where he has lost hair, but not in large amounts....He gets little scabs on him and they get flaky and then he loses the hair.....I think it is a fungus but i cant be sure....i used a Medicated shampoo and it seemed to work then I found another spot on him....The scabs are crusty, and raised and are on mostly where his saddle sits and his legs and ankles....?mud fever? He had really dry itchy skin before the medicated shampoo, we called him "itchy scratchy"
Any help would be appreciated.
How do I treat my horses itchy skin and hair loss.?
Use betadine shampoo, it is medicated for antibacterial and antifungal purposes, then finish the bath with harts hydrocortiscone shampoo. Try currying and brushing him every day to activate oils in his coat this may help itching. Make sure it is not lice or mites and rain rot, mud/sweet itch or ring worm. You can try adding vegetable oil to his feed to get some fat in his diet and I believe Absorbine makes a spray on moisturizer for the coat. if he has naturally dry skin he may itch and scratching the skin introduces bacteria that may make it flake. Good Luck.
Reply:He probably has rain rot. It is a fungus. Make sure to keep him brushed as much as possible, and bathe him with an iodine scrub. You can buy big bottles of it at feed stores.
Reply:There are fungus washes for horses at the tack store. If it were happening to my horse, I would sure have the vet out. You could do Spring shots, too. I had a horse at a trainers and she got scabby sores from the cinch, which were cinch sores. I washed it and I forget what I put on it. I would also use Dr. Bronners Hemp Oil Soap from the natural food store. It has tea tree oil in it which is good for virus/bacteria/fungus. Dry very well after washing.
Reply:WHAT
It sounds like rain rot-- which is one of the most common skin infections seen in horses.
WHY?
The organism that causes rain rot appears and multiplies in warm, damp conditions where high temperature and high humidity are present. This condition is not life-threatening, so don't worry.
TREATMENT
While the horse has rain rot, anything that may rub and irritate the infected skin should be eliminated-- and you said that the rain rot was right around the saddle spot.
Make sure you try and treat it fast because; since the organism needs a warm, moist environment, it is likely that a secondary bacterial infection may become present. The most common secondary bacterial infections known are staphylococcus (staph), and streptococcus (strep). This is why it is very important to treat rain rot immediately, since any secondary bacterial infection may be even more resistant and difficult to treat
Dermatophilus congolensis grows better with a lack of oxygen. Since the organism doesn't like oxygen, you'll have to eliminate a the heavy hair coat (if your horse's hair is long and thick), and remove any scabs that hold the organism to the horse's skin.
It is not a good idea to use ointments on rain rot, since they hold moisture to the skin (and moisture needs to be removed for the condition to cease).
The best treatment is to wash the horse with antimicrobial and antibacterial shampoos and rinses. These medications help to kill the dermatophilus congolensis organism. If Betadine, Phenol or Nolvasan is used, you should continue applying them once a day for one week.
THE TREATMENT:
1. Keep the horse in a dry, clean area that is very well ventilated. Give the horse protection against biting insects. Separate the horse from any others that also have rain rot.
2. Use an antimicrobal shampoo that lathers well. Vigorously lather the horse, let sit for 10 minutes, then rinse. Be sure to follow with a conditioner that works well. Continue this for daily for 1 week.
3. Remove all scabs that are present. This is usually painful for the horse, so be gentle! The best way I have seen to remove these scabs is to temporarily moisten them (so they become soft and easy to remove). Be sure to dry the horse immediately after scab removal.
4. The organism in the horse's skin must be killed. This can be done by using any of the products listed below.
SEVERE CASES ONLY: for severe cases, antibiotics may be used. These include potassium penicillin, procaine penicillin G, sodium ampicillin, streptomycin or gentamycin. Immune-boosting drugs may also be needed for the horse's immune system to fight off the organism and heal. If your horse has a severe case of rain rot, make an appointment with your veterinarian and discuss the antibiotics listed above.
Here is good site that explains it a bit more: I pulled a bit of info from here and checked to see if it was accurate and it cleared =)
http://www.equusite.com/articles/health/...
Reply:Try shampoo with moisture in it.
Reply:This sounds like rain scald. Here in Australia, all I do is put homebrand babyoil on the spots and they dissapear within a week. It is simple and works
:)
Reply:Sounds like rain scald. Mix baby oil with a bit of tea tree oil (the 'melaleuca alternifolia' one, not the other type), and wipe over the area. I only had to apply it once, but I managed to catch it early.
Reply:It could be a number of things. As you said it could be mud fever. Another possibility is ringworm. I can't say for sure but get the vet or someone to check it out and once you know exactly what it is you can get shampoo or skin products to prevent the specific problem.
Reply:Take a sample of his hair to your vet and have it analyzed.to see if it a fungus .it could be ran rot do you clean him good before you saddle up? Check your saddle and the pad maybe change what type of pad you use .Get a good medicated shampoo .Don't wash him so much while treating him and see if it'll clear up. Good luck
Reply:check it out here.
dendrobium
Any help would be appreciated.
How do I treat my horses itchy skin and hair loss.?
Use betadine shampoo, it is medicated for antibacterial and antifungal purposes, then finish the bath with harts hydrocortiscone shampoo. Try currying and brushing him every day to activate oils in his coat this may help itching. Make sure it is not lice or mites and rain rot, mud/sweet itch or ring worm. You can try adding vegetable oil to his feed to get some fat in his diet and I believe Absorbine makes a spray on moisturizer for the coat. if he has naturally dry skin he may itch and scratching the skin introduces bacteria that may make it flake. Good Luck.
Reply:He probably has rain rot. It is a fungus. Make sure to keep him brushed as much as possible, and bathe him with an iodine scrub. You can buy big bottles of it at feed stores.
Reply:There are fungus washes for horses at the tack store. If it were happening to my horse, I would sure have the vet out. You could do Spring shots, too. I had a horse at a trainers and she got scabby sores from the cinch, which were cinch sores. I washed it and I forget what I put on it. I would also use Dr. Bronners Hemp Oil Soap from the natural food store. It has tea tree oil in it which is good for virus/bacteria/fungus. Dry very well after washing.
Reply:WHAT
It sounds like rain rot-- which is one of the most common skin infections seen in horses.
WHY?
The organism that causes rain rot appears and multiplies in warm, damp conditions where high temperature and high humidity are present. This condition is not life-threatening, so don't worry.
TREATMENT
While the horse has rain rot, anything that may rub and irritate the infected skin should be eliminated-- and you said that the rain rot was right around the saddle spot.
Make sure you try and treat it fast because; since the organism needs a warm, moist environment, it is likely that a secondary bacterial infection may become present. The most common secondary bacterial infections known are staphylococcus (staph), and streptococcus (strep). This is why it is very important to treat rain rot immediately, since any secondary bacterial infection may be even more resistant and difficult to treat
Dermatophilus congolensis grows better with a lack of oxygen. Since the organism doesn't like oxygen, you'll have to eliminate a the heavy hair coat (if your horse's hair is long and thick), and remove any scabs that hold the organism to the horse's skin.
It is not a good idea to use ointments on rain rot, since they hold moisture to the skin (and moisture needs to be removed for the condition to cease).
The best treatment is to wash the horse with antimicrobial and antibacterial shampoos and rinses. These medications help to kill the dermatophilus congolensis organism. If Betadine, Phenol or Nolvasan is used, you should continue applying them once a day for one week.
THE TREATMENT:
1. Keep the horse in a dry, clean area that is very well ventilated. Give the horse protection against biting insects. Separate the horse from any others that also have rain rot.
2. Use an antimicrobal shampoo that lathers well. Vigorously lather the horse, let sit for 10 minutes, then rinse. Be sure to follow with a conditioner that works well. Continue this for daily for 1 week.
3. Remove all scabs that are present. This is usually painful for the horse, so be gentle! The best way I have seen to remove these scabs is to temporarily moisten them (so they become soft and easy to remove). Be sure to dry the horse immediately after scab removal.
4. The organism in the horse's skin must be killed. This can be done by using any of the products listed below.
SEVERE CASES ONLY: for severe cases, antibiotics may be used. These include potassium penicillin, procaine penicillin G, sodium ampicillin, streptomycin or gentamycin. Immune-boosting drugs may also be needed for the horse's immune system to fight off the organism and heal. If your horse has a severe case of rain rot, make an appointment with your veterinarian and discuss the antibiotics listed above.
Here is good site that explains it a bit more: I pulled a bit of info from here and checked to see if it was accurate and it cleared =)
http://www.equusite.com/articles/health/...
Reply:Try shampoo with moisture in it.
Reply:This sounds like rain scald. Here in Australia, all I do is put homebrand babyoil on the spots and they dissapear within a week. It is simple and works
:)
Reply:Sounds like rain scald. Mix baby oil with a bit of tea tree oil (the 'melaleuca alternifolia' one, not the other type), and wipe over the area. I only had to apply it once, but I managed to catch it early.
Reply:It could be a number of things. As you said it could be mud fever. Another possibility is ringworm. I can't say for sure but get the vet or someone to check it out and once you know exactly what it is you can get shampoo or skin products to prevent the specific problem.
Reply:Take a sample of his hair to your vet and have it analyzed.to see if it a fungus .it could be ran rot do you clean him good before you saddle up? Check your saddle and the pad maybe change what type of pad you use .Get a good medicated shampoo .Don't wash him so much while treating him and see if it'll clear up. Good luck
Reply:check it out here.
dendrobium
My father has very ITCHY skin???????
he is 75 years old and is in otherwise healthy shape...
the only thing that bothers him is constant dry itchy skin. i have bought him so many different lotions and potions.
do you know of anything that would help him??
thank you!!
My father has very ITCHY skin???????
a big problem in the elderly. is he on any meds that might be causing more itching? how about the laundry soap he uses? try stuff made for babies for his clothes and sheets etc.
have him dab some good old vegetable or nut oil (almond is good) on his skin after he gets out of his shower instead of lotion that might be full of junk he doesn't need. (watch for slipping though!)
how about 1-2 fish oil capsules per day? take him to a dermatologist or geri doc.
the only thing that bothers him is constant dry itchy skin. i have bought him so many different lotions and potions.
do you know of anything that would help him??
thank you!!
My father has very ITCHY skin???????
a big problem in the elderly. is he on any meds that might be causing more itching? how about the laundry soap he uses? try stuff made for babies for his clothes and sheets etc.
have him dab some good old vegetable or nut oil (almond is good) on his skin after he gets out of his shower instead of lotion that might be full of junk he doesn't need. (watch for slipping though!)
how about 1-2 fish oil capsules per day? take him to a dermatologist or geri doc.
How to get rid of itchy skin?
the skin is itchy and i feel like scratching it. ihave used derm aid and otrher skin cream prescribed by doctor but it does not go away
How to get rid of itchy skin?
It's probably itchy from DRYNESS--especially at this time of year.
Use a good, gentle soap when you bathe or shower (ivory is a good one). And ALWAYS use a good moisturizer from head to toe after bathing. Avon has a really good one--Moisture Therapy with Oatmeal.
Use it whenever you have a chance to--on any area that itches. Aveeno is another oatmeal-based skin cream (I don't know why, but oatmeal is an anti-itch ingredient).
How to get rid of itchy skin?
It's probably itchy from DRYNESS--especially at this time of year.
Use a good, gentle soap when you bathe or shower (ivory is a good one). And ALWAYS use a good moisturizer from head to toe after bathing. Avon has a really good one--Moisture Therapy with Oatmeal.
Use it whenever you have a chance to--on any area that itches. Aveeno is another oatmeal-based skin cream (I don't know why, but oatmeal is an anti-itch ingredient).
Anyone have a cure for itchy skin?
My wife has very itchy skin.She says it feels like thousands of tiny needles sticking in her skin.She doesn't use perfumed bubble bath or soap ect so its not that.The doctor prescribed soya based products but these do not work.Are there any alternative treatments? She also has trouble sleeping due to the itching.Many thanx in advance
Anyone have a cure for itchy skin?
The Homeopathy SULFUR works the best on all sorts of itching take it thrice a day in 30C potency take it for three days and let me know her progress and symptoms after three days.
Take Care and God Bless !
Reply:Aveno oatmeal baths and oatmeal lotion. Also, try switching to a milder bath soap and laundry soap. We use Dove for sensitive skin and wash clothes with All Baby and it seems to help our family. Good luck.
Reply:Try some oatmeal in a lukewarm bath - add some large flake slow cooking oatmeal to you bath, let it sit while it cools, and then bask in the luxuriousness of it all. White vinegar can also decrease itchiness and irritation - as can baking soda. You can put those into a (separate) bath, or dilute them with water and spritz or wipe onto the skin.
Ingesting coconut oil can help too, if dryness is an issue.
Reply:From the prescription of doctor it seems that your wife does not have any thing serious. She may have hypersensitive skin. For such skin you need to have some form of emolients. One of this you can make at home; To 60 Gm of good quality Petroleum Jelly (this is roughly 4 tablespoonful) add 20 Gm of Nerisone fatty ointment, mix it well and apply a thin layer over the body 01 hour before you plan to sleep. Also apply after taking bath before fully drying the body(just remove extra water from the body by wiping lightly). In this way she will retain moisture in the skin.
Take Tsblet Citrazine(Zyrtec) before going to bed.
Use cotton bedding.
I hope this will help.
Reply:I use Cetirizine Dihydrochloride (Zirtec) tablets (they are anti-histimine) and use an emollient on the itchy parts in the shower.either no talc or moisturising talc.
E45 cream can help
Been there done that its absolutely awful
are your legs swollen as in the skin stretched and shiny this is water retention and can make the itching worse
hope you get sorted soon babes
Just thought i would mention that i have a wheat bag that i used to use to keep warm at night you know the sort you warm in the microwave BIG MISTAKE took days to stop itching after using that
Reply:The best cure for itchy skin is just moisturization. I know it sounds all too simple, but skin itches because it is too dry. Use a hypoallergenic lotion like Cetaphil and use the cream if she is especially dry. Make sure to get cream or lotion all over your body within three minutes of getting out of the shower to seal in the moisture. It will work wonders! :)
Reply:my daughter has got dietry problems which create itchy skin. she is prescribed a antihystimin. and moisturiser. keep the rooms cool. heat makes it worse as i am sure you may have found out. eating fish helps my daughters skin also. and pure vegetable soap. and shampoo
Reply:I have the same problem. Doc put me on Zyrtec, it's an antihistamine, better than over the counter stuff. Haven't had a problem since!! The over the counter stuff makes me hyper (even benadryl) so I was glad the Zyrtec works!! I take it at bedtime with no weird reactions.
Anyone have a cure for itchy skin?
The Homeopathy SULFUR works the best on all sorts of itching take it thrice a day in 30C potency take it for three days and let me know her progress and symptoms after three days.
Take Care and God Bless !
Reply:Aveno oatmeal baths and oatmeal lotion. Also, try switching to a milder bath soap and laundry soap. We use Dove for sensitive skin and wash clothes with All Baby and it seems to help our family. Good luck.
Reply:Try some oatmeal in a lukewarm bath - add some large flake slow cooking oatmeal to you bath, let it sit while it cools, and then bask in the luxuriousness of it all. White vinegar can also decrease itchiness and irritation - as can baking soda. You can put those into a (separate) bath, or dilute them with water and spritz or wipe onto the skin.
Ingesting coconut oil can help too, if dryness is an issue.
Reply:From the prescription of doctor it seems that your wife does not have any thing serious. She may have hypersensitive skin. For such skin you need to have some form of emolients. One of this you can make at home; To 60 Gm of good quality Petroleum Jelly (this is roughly 4 tablespoonful) add 20 Gm of Nerisone fatty ointment, mix it well and apply a thin layer over the body 01 hour before you plan to sleep. Also apply after taking bath before fully drying the body(just remove extra water from the body by wiping lightly). In this way she will retain moisture in the skin.
Take Tsblet Citrazine(Zyrtec) before going to bed.
Use cotton bedding.
I hope this will help.
Reply:I use Cetirizine Dihydrochloride (Zirtec) tablets (they are anti-histimine) and use an emollient on the itchy parts in the shower.either no talc or moisturising talc.
E45 cream can help
Been there done that its absolutely awful
are your legs swollen as in the skin stretched and shiny this is water retention and can make the itching worse
hope you get sorted soon babes
Just thought i would mention that i have a wheat bag that i used to use to keep warm at night you know the sort you warm in the microwave BIG MISTAKE took days to stop itching after using that
Reply:The best cure for itchy skin is just moisturization. I know it sounds all too simple, but skin itches because it is too dry. Use a hypoallergenic lotion like Cetaphil and use the cream if she is especially dry. Make sure to get cream or lotion all over your body within three minutes of getting out of the shower to seal in the moisture. It will work wonders! :)
Reply:my daughter has got dietry problems which create itchy skin. she is prescribed a antihystimin. and moisturiser. keep the rooms cool. heat makes it worse as i am sure you may have found out. eating fish helps my daughters skin also. and pure vegetable soap. and shampoo
Reply:I have the same problem. Doc put me on Zyrtec, it's an antihistamine, better than over the counter stuff. Haven't had a problem since!! The over the counter stuff makes me hyper (even benadryl) so I was glad the Zyrtec works!! I take it at bedtime with no weird reactions.
Does any one experience itchy skin at times or know of any treatment?
I have itchy skin especially my thighs and butt..cks mostly during the cold times and when I run or walk very fast. I suspect that I could be having invisible stretch marks since I have had this years now.
any one experienced this or know of some treatment? it is really so irritating and frustrating when I have to avoid scratching myself in public.
Does any one experience itchy skin at times or know of any treatment?
I have the same itchiness as you, and I know how bad it is to itch in public and not be able to do anything about it. I've found shea butter moisturizers help the most. They tend the soften the area, make it look better, and prevent itching. You could also try putting one cup of uncooked oatmeal in a warm bath. It prevents itching, too.
Reply:same with me..i applied vaseline petroleum jelly not only on thighs and buttocks but including my back, shoulders, arms..and i t worked..i used it as a body lotion every winter times...try it...
broadleaf
any one experienced this or know of some treatment? it is really so irritating and frustrating when I have to avoid scratching myself in public.
Does any one experience itchy skin at times or know of any treatment?
I have the same itchiness as you, and I know how bad it is to itch in public and not be able to do anything about it. I've found shea butter moisturizers help the most. They tend the soften the area, make it look better, and prevent itching. You could also try putting one cup of uncooked oatmeal in a warm bath. It prevents itching, too.
Reply:same with me..i applied vaseline petroleum jelly not only on thighs and buttocks but including my back, shoulders, arms..and i t worked..i used it as a body lotion every winter times...try it...
broadleaf
My Chihuahua has very itchy skin!?
I have two 4 year old chihuahuas and lately they have been getting really bad itchy skin... it gets to the point where one of thems scratches so hard and she bleeds.. Ive been reading alot of different things that may cause it, so im gonna point out with somethings they just recently started doing different 1. They eat cat food (alot) 2. They wear little clothes 3. I sometimes use human conditioner on them 4. they eat pedegree (which i heard was really bad) 5. I have a cat that recently had babies and sheds alot of hair. 6. Im ashamed of this but they havent gotten their shots in about 2 years.
If anyone can tell me what im doing wrong and what i should be doing please, please let me know! I love these things to death and i hate to see them suffer like they do!!
I know i should be taking them to the vet but i am very low on money and it kills me : (
My Chihuahua has very itchy skin!?
#1) Cut off their access to cat food and get them on QUALITY dog food, like Canidae or Wellness.
#2) Definitely could be aggravated by either sizing in the clothing or the detergent / fabric softener you use. Stop dressing them. They do come with coats of their own.
#3) Human shampoos and conditioners are not good for dogs as they are too harsh - even baby shampoo is too harsh - wrong pH. Get an oatmeal or TeaTree Oil shampoo designed for dogs. Don't bathe too frequently as it strips the skin and coat.
#4) Pedigree - First let me say that wheat and corn are empty fillers in dog food and often cause food allergies. Second - here are the top few ingredients from Pedigree Dry Small Breed Adult Dog Food (first thing listed being what it has most of):
"Ground Whole Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Animal Fat (preserved with BHA/BHT), Meat and Bone Meal, Natural Poultry Flavor, Wheat Mill Run, Potassium Chloride, Wheat Flour, Salt, Carmel Color..."
Two out of the first 4 ingredients are corn, then there are a couple types of wheat also... chicken by-product meal means anything not fit for human consumption - beaks, feathers, feet. Animal fat and BHA/BHT are not what I would want in my dogs' food.
#4) Call your local PetSmart or animal shelter and see about low cost vaccine clinics; some vets also offer payment plans. Spend your $$ on good food and vaccines instead of clothes; otherwise you're killing THEM. :(
Reply:Stop making them wear the clothing for a couple of weeks. Then, go buy some Head and Shoulders INTENSIVE CARE (dark blue bottle) and use that a couple of times a week. Rinse well after bathing. You should see a difference if it is just a skin issue. Otherwise, yes, it could be an allergy. That would require input from a good Vet.
Reply:Of course the obvious answer is a vet. Try putting a teaspoon of vegetable oil in their food every other day for a week and see if that puts more moisture in their skin. Use baby shampoo and do not use conditioner. Give them a bite of tuna every day or so (on the days you don't give them the oil). That adds oil too. Good luck
Reply:One by one, I would imminently either alter or withdraw all together the daily routines or conditions that has settled in your home. At first, I would expose their fur by having them stop wearing clothes. Next, I would stop serving them cat food and serve them homemade foods that are safe for them to each, such as scrambled eggs, cooked meat lacking gravy, spice and bones, on an daily basis while monitoring the condition on their skin. If it worsens, I would stop bathing them in human conditioner while continuing to monitor the ailment. If there is no revolutionary progress, I would ask further advice from animal rescue, a local dog shelter, the dog owner community (like Yahoo! Answers: Pets) and last but yet importantly, a veterinarian. These dogs may be hiding the severe internal pain as their scratch their skin or God forbid, they may be dying. Don't wait a month to see if each of the steps are working. Take about two weeks for each step.
Reply:I have a friend that had a dog allergic to chicken and was itching like crazy. She quit buying food or treats with that and it cleared up. Little dogs tend to be nervous and it could be stress. Feed the cat on a high place the dogs can't reach. It isn't good for dogs at all. A couple other common allergens in food is corn and soy. Read your label and switch if you need too. Also pick up a medicated dog shampoo. Ask in a pet store and the clerk can help you decide what to get for dry itchy skin.
Reply:okay the first thing you need to do is STOP washing their coat with human shampoo. Go to wal-mart, buy a 4.00 bottle of dog shampoo with oatmeal (in my store it is near the leashes). It works just as good as the more expensive brands. (trust me i have tried them.) Then go buy them DOG food. cat food is formulated for CATS, not dogs! Ol' Roy is fairly reasonably priced and is good for them. YOU can find it at wal-mart. Then get some olive oil and lightly drizzle their new DOG food with it. Not too much but enough to wet it. Since you're low on money don't drizzle too much until you know they will eat it. When we got my Chihuahua his skin was flaking and dull. After using the wal-mart shampoo and adding olive oil to his food he has stopped flaking and has a shiny coat. Good luck! Feel free to email me if you would like more advice!
Reply:Hi. i know exactly how u feel. have two dogs myself, and verry little money. But when one of my little babyes are hurting i take them straight to the vet. they are like my little children and money is no object.
If u are absolutle flat broke, why dont you phone your vet and tell them about your situation and mabye make a downpayment plan? and if it makes u feel better, my little dog, a mix of west highland terrier an dwarf pudle had the same problem, and the vet gave me a cream that made the scratching go away in hours. trust me, they know what they are dooing. and about the cat food, my dogs eat it also, not because they like it, but becase it is not in their bowl, remember that when u are dealing whith dogs u have to concider their personality also, especiay whit chihuahuas, the smaller they are, the more personality. My friend has one and she is marking her territory like a male dog.And please dont use human products on your dogs. if the vet wont let you give downpayments, get some pure aloe vera gel and rub on your dogs skin. that is going to help the scraching and get rid of infections in then skin x
Reply:ok
cat food is very bad for dogs. ( not saying thats causing the itch.. but could be)
Pedigree... is also a bad food..
you want to check the ingredients on the bag... you want beef, chicken, lamb.. no by products... or corn meal...
I use purina "one".. maroon bag... just purina dog chow.. is not good...another good one is Maximum Nutrition.
I do not recommend human conditioner.. how often do you bathe them? too much bathing can definately cause dry skin. causing them to itch.
just use dawn dishwashing soap. ( dilute it alot though)
if they have fleas.. this will kill the fleas also.
you can give them 1/2 cc or benedryl. It is safe for animals.
I dont think them not having vaccinations has anything to do with it.. but if your low on money.. u can order vaccinations online.. but if they mainly inside dogs... and not alot of strays around.. I personally would not be worried..
p.s. please read the label on your (everyones) dog food.. if you really love your pet.. you wont feed them corn.
Ol roy.. is corn. all corn.
Reply:first of all get them there shots!
and im 100% sure that it is the pedigree or fleas! I used to feed my dog pedigree and his skin was dry flaky and itchy1 aas soon as i started to feed him all natural foods like innova evo, innova california natural his coat was shiny and so soft i was stunned! Pedigree contains Corn and ALMOST every dog is allergic to it and it causes the itchy and flaky skin. Another thing bad about theses commercial dog foods like purina, pedigree, iams eukanuba etc. (please dont feed your dog any of these.) contain perservativesd like BHT which cause kidney failure! You should also check if they have fleas or ticks look carefully through their haur and see if you see little black dots which are flea eggs annd see if you actually see the fleas! if there are fleas just get Advantage its a tube that you out on every month and it really works it keeps fleas away it only cost $10-12. it will keep them away not scratching all the time. Hope i helped!
good luck =}
If anyone can tell me what im doing wrong and what i should be doing please, please let me know! I love these things to death and i hate to see them suffer like they do!!
I know i should be taking them to the vet but i am very low on money and it kills me : (
My Chihuahua has very itchy skin!?
#1) Cut off their access to cat food and get them on QUALITY dog food, like Canidae or Wellness.
#2) Definitely could be aggravated by either sizing in the clothing or the detergent / fabric softener you use. Stop dressing them. They do come with coats of their own.
#3) Human shampoos and conditioners are not good for dogs as they are too harsh - even baby shampoo is too harsh - wrong pH. Get an oatmeal or TeaTree Oil shampoo designed for dogs. Don't bathe too frequently as it strips the skin and coat.
#4) Pedigree - First let me say that wheat and corn are empty fillers in dog food and often cause food allergies. Second - here are the top few ingredients from Pedigree Dry Small Breed Adult Dog Food (first thing listed being what it has most of):
"Ground Whole Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Animal Fat (preserved with BHA/BHT), Meat and Bone Meal, Natural Poultry Flavor, Wheat Mill Run, Potassium Chloride, Wheat Flour, Salt, Carmel Color..."
Two out of the first 4 ingredients are corn, then there are a couple types of wheat also... chicken by-product meal means anything not fit for human consumption - beaks, feathers, feet. Animal fat and BHA/BHT are not what I would want in my dogs' food.
#4) Call your local PetSmart or animal shelter and see about low cost vaccine clinics; some vets also offer payment plans. Spend your $$ on good food and vaccines instead of clothes; otherwise you're killing THEM. :(
Reply:Stop making them wear the clothing for a couple of weeks. Then, go buy some Head and Shoulders INTENSIVE CARE (dark blue bottle) and use that a couple of times a week. Rinse well after bathing. You should see a difference if it is just a skin issue. Otherwise, yes, it could be an allergy. That would require input from a good Vet.
Reply:Of course the obvious answer is a vet. Try putting a teaspoon of vegetable oil in their food every other day for a week and see if that puts more moisture in their skin. Use baby shampoo and do not use conditioner. Give them a bite of tuna every day or so (on the days you don't give them the oil). That adds oil too. Good luck
Reply:One by one, I would imminently either alter or withdraw all together the daily routines or conditions that has settled in your home. At first, I would expose their fur by having them stop wearing clothes. Next, I would stop serving them cat food and serve them homemade foods that are safe for them to each, such as scrambled eggs, cooked meat lacking gravy, spice and bones, on an daily basis while monitoring the condition on their skin. If it worsens, I would stop bathing them in human conditioner while continuing to monitor the ailment. If there is no revolutionary progress, I would ask further advice from animal rescue, a local dog shelter, the dog owner community (like Yahoo! Answers: Pets) and last but yet importantly, a veterinarian. These dogs may be hiding the severe internal pain as their scratch their skin or God forbid, they may be dying. Don't wait a month to see if each of the steps are working. Take about two weeks for each step.
Reply:I have a friend that had a dog allergic to chicken and was itching like crazy. She quit buying food or treats with that and it cleared up. Little dogs tend to be nervous and it could be stress. Feed the cat on a high place the dogs can't reach. It isn't good for dogs at all. A couple other common allergens in food is corn and soy. Read your label and switch if you need too. Also pick up a medicated dog shampoo. Ask in a pet store and the clerk can help you decide what to get for dry itchy skin.
Reply:okay the first thing you need to do is STOP washing their coat with human shampoo. Go to wal-mart, buy a 4.00 bottle of dog shampoo with oatmeal (in my store it is near the leashes). It works just as good as the more expensive brands. (trust me i have tried them.) Then go buy them DOG food. cat food is formulated for CATS, not dogs! Ol' Roy is fairly reasonably priced and is good for them. YOU can find it at wal-mart. Then get some olive oil and lightly drizzle their new DOG food with it. Not too much but enough to wet it. Since you're low on money don't drizzle too much until you know they will eat it. When we got my Chihuahua his skin was flaking and dull. After using the wal-mart shampoo and adding olive oil to his food he has stopped flaking and has a shiny coat. Good luck! Feel free to email me if you would like more advice!
Reply:Hi. i know exactly how u feel. have two dogs myself, and verry little money. But when one of my little babyes are hurting i take them straight to the vet. they are like my little children and money is no object.
If u are absolutle flat broke, why dont you phone your vet and tell them about your situation and mabye make a downpayment plan? and if it makes u feel better, my little dog, a mix of west highland terrier an dwarf pudle had the same problem, and the vet gave me a cream that made the scratching go away in hours. trust me, they know what they are dooing. and about the cat food, my dogs eat it also, not because they like it, but becase it is not in their bowl, remember that when u are dealing whith dogs u have to concider their personality also, especiay whit chihuahuas, the smaller they are, the more personality. My friend has one and she is marking her territory like a male dog.And please dont use human products on your dogs. if the vet wont let you give downpayments, get some pure aloe vera gel and rub on your dogs skin. that is going to help the scraching and get rid of infections in then skin x
Reply:ok
cat food is very bad for dogs. ( not saying thats causing the itch.. but could be)
Pedigree... is also a bad food..
you want to check the ingredients on the bag... you want beef, chicken, lamb.. no by products... or corn meal...
I use purina "one".. maroon bag... just purina dog chow.. is not good...another good one is Maximum Nutrition.
I do not recommend human conditioner.. how often do you bathe them? too much bathing can definately cause dry skin. causing them to itch.
just use dawn dishwashing soap. ( dilute it alot though)
if they have fleas.. this will kill the fleas also.
you can give them 1/2 cc or benedryl. It is safe for animals.
I dont think them not having vaccinations has anything to do with it.. but if your low on money.. u can order vaccinations online.. but if they mainly inside dogs... and not alot of strays around.. I personally would not be worried..
p.s. please read the label on your (everyones) dog food.. if you really love your pet.. you wont feed them corn.
Ol roy.. is corn. all corn.
Reply:first of all get them there shots!
and im 100% sure that it is the pedigree or fleas! I used to feed my dog pedigree and his skin was dry flaky and itchy1 aas soon as i started to feed him all natural foods like innova evo, innova california natural his coat was shiny and so soft i was stunned! Pedigree contains Corn and ALMOST every dog is allergic to it and it causes the itchy and flaky skin. Another thing bad about theses commercial dog foods like purina, pedigree, iams eukanuba etc. (please dont feed your dog any of these.) contain perservativesd like BHT which cause kidney failure! You should also check if they have fleas or ticks look carefully through their haur and see if you see little black dots which are flea eggs annd see if you actually see the fleas! if there are fleas just get Advantage its a tube that you out on every month and it really works it keeps fleas away it only cost $10-12. it will keep them away not scratching all the time. Hope i helped!
good luck =}
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