My dog bites his hair off his front and back legs to the point he's pink and recently he's started bleeding and getting scabs. I've taken him to the vet and they've put him on meds, it helps but as soon as it runs out he starts biting again and he can't be on the meds for more than 2 weeks. The vet then suggest oatmeal shampoo and conditioner which I've tried and still nothing. Any other options I hate seeing him bleed.
My dog bites his hair off any idea what I can do to make him stop?
If the doctor hasn't found any evidence of fleas, the allergy could very well be the food or the environment. A lot of dogs have allergies and allergies generally show up through the skin vs like humans with congestion, sneezing, etc.
You may have to try a new diet, making the switch slowly, over a week. The food will not be cheap. You need to research this for yourself to find what may be best in the long run for both of you. Some people will actually cook for the allergy prone dog on a daily basis, with the symptoms disappearing all together. Cut out corn, soy, wheat and by-products and find a food with not the common meat source. Find bison, duck. venison or organic beef, chicken, etc.
My dog bites his hair off any idea what I can do to make him stop?
Check the dog for fleas or some type of skin irritation. You can also get a special collar that will prevent him from biting himself. It might look stupid but it works.
My dog bites his hair off any idea what I can do to make him stop?
either he has something bothering him on his skin or he has a serious neurosis.
are you using the shampoo and conditioner alot? if so, you could be drying out his skin. maybe get him one of those collars for the 2 weeks he's off meds.
My dog bites his hair off any idea what I can do to make him stop?
I think that you should shave your Dog's hair OFF..........
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My dog bites his hair off any idea what I can do to make him stop?
Obviously your vet diagnosed something, so talk to your vet and see what other options you have. If he can only be on the meds that have been prescribed for two weeks I'm guessing they're antibiotics, which could be prescribed for a lot of things, but possibly hot spots? Your dog might also have food allergies, mange, fleas, nervousness...you really need to talk to your vet (and if he/she doesn't give you alternatives that work, see a different vet). In the meantime, as a last resort you might put an Elizabethan collar on your dog (those big round funnel-looking collars that prevent dogs from biting or licking their bodies). Your dog will hate it, but it's better than creating open sores.
My dog bites his hair off any idea what I can do to make him stop?
The most common cause of chewing on the feet has to be allergies. This can occur with food allergies and with inhalant allergies (atopy). Once in a while demodectic mange is confined to the feet and it is always worth checking for this when there is hairloss. Immune mediated diseases like lupus and phemphigus can be involved in hairloss and irritation of the feet but usually some other area of the body like the ears, eyes, nose or lips is affected as well. If a food allergy trial diet is not beneficial consider testing for inhalant allergies. If your vet doesn't do this, he or she can refer you to a veterinary dermatologist.
My dog bites his hair off any idea what I can do to make him stop?
Shave the area clean and put some antibiotic ointment on him. It sounds cruel but you may have to muzzle him and keep him inside when you're not watching him. He can't heal if he keeps biting or if he's rolling around in the dirt. You can tape some gauze (bald shaven skin, no hair!) over the area so he doesn't get ointment all over.
Did the vet tell you anything specific about the condition like what it is?
My dog bites his hair off any idea what I can do to make him stop?
Hi, what medication did your vet issue? It sounds like an allergy, in which case it might be best to consider changing a few things, such as your dogs food, and bedding, and household products that you use around your home.
Also is there any chance your dog is stressed? You need to find out what condition your vet is treating him for, ie stress, allergies, or something else.
My dog bites his hair off any idea what I can do to make him stop?
Depending on where you live, he might have flees. Most likely it's a skin allergy from food or treats. Try to stick with food that doesn't have corn, wheat or soy in it. The more natural it is the better for their skin. I use blue buffalo for my dogs here is a link to their website. You can get this at Petco.
My dog bites his hair off any idea what I can do to make him stop?
I would take him to another vet and get a second opinion.
My dog bites his hair off any idea what I can do to make him stop?
Our Dachshund gets seriously dry skin in the dry winter months. We bought a humidifier last year and it has helped immensely with this.
My dog bites his hair off any idea what I can do to make him stop?
I would consult another vet. He may be allergic to the soil, plants or something around your house. Some dogs are also allergic to flea bites. If this is the case a medication in pill form may be neccessary.
My dog bites his hair off any idea what I can do to make him stop?
make him eat his GREEN BEANS!
My dog bites his hair off any idea what I can do to make him stop?
You may try benedryl to help alleviate the itch ; there is something going on ; did you change the food? shampoo the carpet ? sometimes it seasonal? Be careful about detergents on floor carpet etc that your dog may be coming in contact with.
My dog bites his hair off any idea what I can do to make him stop?
use Bitter Apple . My dog had the same problem and the vet told me to spray Bitter Apple on where ever the dogs biting. And it worked. The dog hatted the taste of it and stopped biting himself. I highly recommend this. And you can buy it at walmart in the dog section for real cheep.
My dog bites his hair off any idea what I can do to make him stop?
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