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ilovelouie · 11-08-2005, 09:17 AM

I hope someone can give me a quick suggestion. I am leaving in a few minutes to go to petsmart. My little louie has been really itchy lately. Its been going on for about 2 weeks now, but seems to be getting a little worse. He has some scaley skin patches on his tail under his hair....it is hard to see but when i moved the hair away i could see it a little....it just looks red and there are flakes on his hair around the area where he has been scratching at it. I also noticed that he has a few scaley bumps in other places on him way under the hair. Also, when I brush him lately I am noticing more hair in the brush. I kinda figured i was maybe washing him too much....like every 3 days or so....but it seems like i have to do it that much because his hair is looking really messy after 3 days even with constant brushing...his coat just doesnt seem the same. Right now i am using "veterinary formula puppy love shampoo" and have been since I got him at 4 months old......although I do wash him more now than then. Does anyone have any suggestions on any really great shampoo's and or conditioners that i could get from petsmart so i can give this poor baby some relief from his itchy skin? thank you so much!

txshopper73 · 11-08-2005, 09:21 AM

I'd take him to the vet and have them do a skin scrape. Could be something mild as dry skin, or could be allergies or something worse. What kind of dog food is he on? Corn makes many dogs itch.

Sugar's Mom · 11-08-2005, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ilovelouie

I hope someone can give me a quick suggestion. I am leaving in a few minutes to go to petsmart. My little louie has been really itchy lately. Its been going on for about 2 weeks now, but seems to be getting a little worse. He has some scaley skin patches on his tail under his hair....it is hard to see but when i moved the hair away i could see it a little....it just looks red and there are flakes on his hair around the area where he has been scratching at it. I also noticed that he has a few scaley bumps in other places on him way under the hair. Also, when I brush him lately I am noticing more hair in the brush. I kinda figured i was maybe washing him too much....like every 3 days or so....but it seems like i have to do it that much because his hair is looking really messy after 3 days even with constant brushing...his coat just doesnt seem the same. Right now i am using "veterinary formula puppy love shampoo" and have been since I got him at 4 months old......although I do wash him more now than then. Does anyone have any suggestions on any really great shampoo's and or conditioners that i could get from petsmart so i can give this poor baby some relief from his itchy skin? thank you so much!

My vet just recommended a "soapless" shampoo for my itchy poodle. he also said Oatmeal shampoo is good.

chachi · 11-08-2005, 09:22 AM

What are you feeding him. my male has started itching and I think its his food. Corn in the food can cause itching.

jadesign · 11-08-2005, 09:25 AM

I'm no expert (I am a groomer though) BUT I usually wash Lili every 7-10 days. Every 3 days could be drying out his skin too much with that type of shampoo (not familliar with your brand).

However, if he is losing hair and scalely you may want to bring him to the vet. He may have a skin allergy or issue that could be addressed by a good medicated shampoo that would address the problem specifically.

Has he had a change in food lately? Just some thoughts.

ilovelouie · 11-08-2005, 09:26 AM

thank you all for replying so quickly....i just looked at the ing. on his science diet dog food....which he doesnt eat that much of but the first ing was dried ground CORN.....sooooo maybe that is it.....Im going to go to petsmart now and get an oatmeal shampoo, and then im off to go to a store nearby to try that "chicken soup" that i have heard so much about. I will let you all know how it works out.
thanks again!!

Thorsmomma · 11-08-2005, 10:22 AM

Thor has bee having trouble with itchy skin too. My vet said to give him omega-3 fatty acid. I know that you can buy that at health stores. Good luck with that.
Hannah

toninm · 11-08-2005, 02:27 PM

it might be his food!

chachi · 11-08-2005, 02:31 PM

I just got back for the vet because my dog had itched an open wound on himself. I would take your dog to the vet. Mine ended up being allergies and the vet said right now is peak allergy time. He got a shot and meds.

ilovelouie · 11-08-2005, 02:59 PM

Thanks all ....I went to a special pet store and she had the chicken soup and I also got some oil to put in his food and some really good oatmeal type shampoo.
I will let you know how it all works!

Thorsmomma · 11-12-2005, 06:50 PM

PLease do keep us posted on his progress. I am interested to know how everything works out for you guys!
Hannah

Gazou · 11-12-2005, 06:57 PM

I would ask the vet to do an allergy test .

GucciMyGirl · 11-12-2005, 07:21 PM

I would check with my vet first, giving a bath every three days is excessive I was told once a week and to use Aveeno oatmeal body wash and I see that Gucci doesn't scratch anymore. Good luck keep us posted

ilovelouie · 11-13-2005, 02:33 PM

Well all Louie is not itchy quite so much anymore since i have been using the oatmeal and tea shampoo, and I have him on the chicken soup food.
I also want to let everyone know that i got a new puppy yesterday!!!!! she is a tiny female yorkie and we named her "dafnie" hmmmmm is that how i should spell it? lol.....suggestions please! anyway she is GORGEOUS and Louie LOVES her

. I will post pictures soon.

megan_kat22 · 11-13-2005, 03:38 PM

i think you should spell it daphne! lol, im so happy for you! have fun with your babies and post lotsa pictures!!!

11-08-2005, 09:17 AM	#1
ilovelouie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: mass Posts: 1,762	HELP my 1yr old yorkie is soooo itchy I hope someone can give me a quick suggestion. I am leaving in a few minutes to go to petsmart. My little louie has been really itchy lately. Its been going on for about 2 weeks now, but seems to be getting a little worse. He has some scaley skin patches on his tail under his hair....it is hard to see but when i moved the hair away i could see it a little....it just looks red and there are flakes on his hair around the area where he has been scratching at it. I also noticed that he has a few scaley bumps in other places on him way under the hair. Also, when I brush him lately I am noticing more hair in the brush. I kinda figured i was maybe washing him too much....like every 3 days or so....but it seems like i have to do it that much because his hair is looking really messy after 3 days even with constant brushing...his coat just doesnt seem the same. Right now i am using "veterinary formula puppy love shampoo" and have been since I got him at 4 months old......although I do wash him more now than then. Does anyone have any suggestions on any really great shampoo's and or conditioners that i could get from petsmart so i can give this poor baby some relief from his itchy skin? thank you so much!

11-08-2005, 09:21 AM	#2
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	I'd take him to the vet and have them do a skin scrape. Could be something mild as dry skin, or could be allergies or something worse. What kind of dog food is he on? Corn makes many dogs itch. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

11-08-2005, 09:22 AM	#4
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	What are you feeding him. my male has started itching and I think its his food. Corn in the food can cause itching. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-08-2005, 09:25 AM	#5
jadesign Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 42	I'm no expert (I am a groomer though) BUT I usually wash Lili every 7-10 days. Every 3 days could be drying out his skin too much with that type of shampoo (not familliar with your brand). However, if he is losing hair and scalely you may want to bring him to the vet. He may have a skin allergy or issue that could be addressed by a good medicated shampoo that would address the problem specifically. Has he had a change in food lately? Just some thoughts. __________________ Lili, Holly and their housekeeper Jane

11-08-2005, 10:22 AM	#7
Thorsmomma I Love Thor Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,177 Blog Entries: 1	Thor has bee having trouble with itchy skin too. My vet said to give him omega-3 fatty acid. I know that you can buy that at health stores. Good luck with that. Hannah __________________ Hannah & Thor & Harry The boys on DOGSTER

11-08-2005, 09:26 AM	#6
ilovelouie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: mass Posts: 1,762	thank you all for replying so quickly....i just looked at the ing. on his science diet dog food....which he doesnt eat that much of but the first ing was dried ground CORN.....sooooo maybe that is it.....Im going to go to petsmart now and get an oatmeal shampoo, and then im off to go to a store nearby to try that "chicken soup" that i have heard so much about. I will let you all know how it works out. thanks again!!

11-08-2005, 02:27 PM	#8
toninm My Yorkie is my life Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,187	it might be his food! __________________ Toni & Dollar http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=212581

11-08-2005, 02:31 PM	#9
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I just got back for the vet because my dog had itched an open wound on himself. I would take your dog to the vet. Mine ended up being allergies and the vet said right now is peak allergy time. He got a shot and meds. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-08-2005, 02:59 PM	#10
ilovelouie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: mass Posts: 1,762	Thanks all ....I went to a special pet store and she had the chicken soup and I also got some oil to put in his food and some really good oatmeal type shampoo. I will let you know how it all works!

11-12-2005, 06:50 PM	#11
Thorsmomma I Love Thor Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,177 Blog Entries: 1	PLease do keep us posted on his progress. I am interested to know how everything works out for you guys! Hannah __________________ Hannah & Thor & Harry The boys on DOGSTER

11-12-2005, 06:57 PM	#12
Gazou YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,180	I would ask the vet to do an allergy test .

11-12-2005, 07:21 PM	#13
GucciMyGirl YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 550	I would check with my vet first, giving a bath every three days is excessive I was told once a week and to use Aveeno oatmeal body wash and I see that Gucci doesn't scratch anymore. Good luck keep us posted

11-13-2005, 02:33 PM	#14
ilovelouie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: mass Posts: 1,762	Well all Louie is not itchy quite so much anymore since i have been using the oatmeal and tea shampoo, and I have him on the chicken soup food. I also want to let everyone know that i got a new puppy yesterday!!!!! she is a tiny female yorkie and we named her "dafnie" hmmmmm is that how i should spell it? lol.....suggestions please! anyway she is GORGEOUS and Louie LOVES her . I will post pictures soon.

11-13-2005, 03:38 PM	#15
megan_kat22 I love my boys! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 1,913	i think you should spell it daphne! lol, im so happy for you! have fun with your babies and post lotsa pictures!!! __________________ -Megan, Tucker & Tripp "My little dogs- heartbeats at my feet" www.dropshots.com/megan_kat22