9 weeks female wont stop scratching herself. - YorkieTalk.com Forums

guliverandmaya · 01-04-2010, 04:52 PM

Hi. I have a 9 weeks yokie female. she is scratching her ear and body all the time. I looked and couldnt find anything unusual. Is it because she is about to change her coat? dry skin? I gave her, her first bath a week ago using baby shampoo that was recommended by the breeder. Thanks

red98vett · 01-04-2010, 05:49 PM

Did you rinse her really well after the bath ? If so, then I'd have someone check her for ear mites - you can google them to see what they look like (they leave residue in the ear) and are easily treatable

It's also possible she may have a flea problem since she's scratching all over -those suckas can be really hard to spot !! Your yorkie is very very young so I wouldn't self-treat - I'd see a vet about it if you can,

dwerten · 01-04-2010, 08:44 PM

i would have her scraped for mites as demodex and scabies can cause itching more scabies though (sarcoptic mange) look in ears as ears will be black if ear mites

Lorraine · 01-04-2010, 10:14 PM

Also look for dog lice. Those are really tiny and will look like tiny grains of sand or dirt. Usually found concentrated around the head area and between the eyes but can be all over the body.They don't really move so you can be fooled into not knowing they are live creatures.
If you find what looks like a little black bit of dirt look at it with a very good magnifying glass to see if it has legs.
Flea shampoo and a spray from the Vet safe for a pup that young should work.
Advantage Multi would be good for followup but I think she is too young, minimum age for that I believe is 12 weeks but I would be reluctant to use it on a yorkie pup that young.

Mom to Hot Rod · 01-04-2010, 10:22 PM

Hot Rod had very dry skin when he came to us and we finally got him on a medicated shampoo and medicated conditioner. We had also switched his food. I have finally come to think that he may be allergic to chicken.

Good luck in finding what is making your baby scratch herself.

Welcome to YT.

chestermama · 01-05-2010, 03:51 AM

I would be carful about flea shampoo if she may need it, some of that stuff is not very safe, if she has fleas regular ol dawn dishwashing soap and rinse well

kaknight · 01-05-2010, 06:19 AM

Advantix can be used on puppies age 7 weeks and up. You will need the smallest dose available. I think it is the one up to 10 pounds. I only use 1/2 of that dose on our puppy. Its a once a month. The nice thing about advantix is it will kill whats on them and then repels for a month. If you have cats you will need to seperate the cats from the dog for about 24hours. Advantix is toxic to cats.

Taking her to the vet isnt a bad idea... Just to confirm that there is nothing else wrong.

Good luck!

guliverandmaya · 01-07-2010, 05:08 AM

so I cheched for lice, ear mites, and I dont see anything that looks like sand or small animal... but there is some dandruff. I think its dry skin. The breeder whosold me the dog, told me to put few drops of olive oil in her food. what do you guys think?

I also noticed that her hair color is changing, the roots I mean, maybe its that?

tinyterriers · 01-07-2010, 06:10 AM

She also could have skin allergies,if she were mine, I wouldn't fool around,I would immediatley take her to your vet.

dwerten · 01-07-2010, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by guliverandmaya

so I cheched for lice, ear mites, and I dont see anything that looks like sand or small animal... but there is some dandruff. I think its dry skin. The breeder whosold me the dog, told me to put few drops of olive oil in her food. what do you guys think?

I also noticed that her hair color is changing, the roots I mean, maybe its that?

i would use coconut oil over olive oil myself and i have used it but she is so tiny i really would not do that at this point. Their hair changes colors from black to lighter grey that is normal. I would have her scraped for mites and have vet check out as it could be that and you can get it if it is scabies - you need to first rule this one out. Many use promeris for mites and has worked well so if it is then promeris works for demodex and revolution works for scabies - not a big fan of flea protection as do not use it but mites are a definite possibility as i have an allergy dog and her allergies did not start until 6 mos after her last set of shots sadly but this is a sign of poor immune system as mites, allergies, etc are all signs the dog does not have a balanced immune system to naturally fight off these irritants

01-04-2010, 04:52 PM	#1
guliverandmaya Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 366	9 weeks female wont stop scratching herself. Hi. I have a 9 weeks yokie female. she is scratching her ear and body all the time. I looked and couldnt find anything unusual. Is it because she is about to change her coat? dry skin? I gave her, her first bath a week ago using baby shampoo that was recommended by the breeder. Thanks

01-04-2010, 05:49 PM	#2
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	Did you rinse her really well after the bath ? If so, then I'd have someone check her for ear mites - you can google them to see what they look like (they leave residue in the ear) and are easily treatable It's also possible she may have a flea problem since she's scratching all over -those suckas can be really hard to spot !! Your yorkie is very very young so I wouldn't self-treat - I'd see a vet about it if you can, __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

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Lorraine Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 2,060	Also look for dog lice. Those are really tiny and will look like tiny grains of sand or dirt. Usually found concentrated around the head area and between the eyes but can be all over the body.They don't really move so you can be fooled into not knowing they are live creatures. If you find what looks like a little black bit of dirt look at it with a very good magnifying glass to see if it has legs. Flea shampoo and a spray from the Vet safe for a pup that young should work. Advantage Multi would be good for followup but I think she is too young, minimum age for that I believe is 12 weeks but I would be reluctant to use it on a yorkie pup that young. __________________ Lorraine www.loribenyorkies.com Canada

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Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	Hot Rod had very dry skin when he came to us and we finally got him on a medicated shampoo and medicated conditioner. We had also switched his food. I have finally come to think that he may be allergic to chicken. Good luck in finding what is making your baby scratch herself. Welcome to YT. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

01-07-2010, 05:08 AM	#8
guliverandmaya Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 366	Thank you all for your suggestions!! so I cheched for lice, ear mites, and I dont see anything that looks like sand or small animal... but there is some dandruff. I think its dry skin. The breeder whosold me the dog, told me to put few drops of olive oil in her food. what do you guys think? I also noticed that her hair color is changing, the roots I mean, maybe its that?

01-04-2010, 08:44 PM	#3
dwerten BANNED! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 11,073	i would have her scraped for mites as demodex and scabies can cause itching more scabies though (sarcoptic mange) look in ears as ears will be black if ear mites

01-05-2010, 03:51 AM	#6
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	I would be carful about flea shampoo if she may need it, some of that stuff is not very safe, if she has fleas regular ol dawn dishwashing soap and rinse well

01-05-2010, 06:19 AM	#7
kaknight YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 370	Advantix can be used on puppies age 7 weeks and up. You will need the smallest dose available. I think it is the one up to 10 pounds. I only use 1/2 of that dose on our puppy. Its a once a month. The nice thing about advantix is it will kill whats on them and then repels for a month. If you have cats you will need to seperate the cats from the dog for about 24hours. Advantix is toxic to cats. Taking her to the vet isnt a bad idea... Just to confirm that there is nothing else wrong. Good luck!

01-07-2010, 06:10 AM	#9
tinyterriers Donating YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tewksbury, MA Posts: 280	allergies She also could have skin allergies,if she were mine, I wouldn't fool around,I would immediatley take her to your vet.