Recently, I've noticed my dog scratching himself frequently, particularly on the belly, thighs and shoulders, and have noticed him chewing and licking at his legs. I have noticed some little black specks on his fur. The itching and scratching is getting worse and worse and I'm afraid that he may get a skin infection or something more serious. Does my dog have fleas? What sort of treatment should I start with? What other things should I do to handle an infestation?
Asked by Dave dog skin problems scratching
My shitzu has a really bad skin problem and her hair is coming out. The vet said it was fleas, but I really don't think so, as I may only see one or two on her?
Asked by Jo shih tzus skin problem scratching
My dog is constantly scratching herself, even though she doesnt have a rash or fleas. She also smells bad even though we give her a bath everyday with oatmeal. Is it possible that she has some kind of skin infection?
Asked by Christina scratching
I have a 10 month old shepherd mix who has developed many white bumps inside both ears. It started as roughness like small scabs. I thought from playing with the neighbor kitten but the white spots are there now also much more of the roughness. Nothing appears in the canals just in the cartilage. Is this a problem?
Asked by David Moran ear scratching
My indoor/outdoor cat has terrible scratching this winter only. She does not scratch in the spring/summer/fall. Other cats in the house do not scratch. Humidifier in the house. There are no visible signs on her skin, i.e. Flaky skin, hair loss?
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We have had a great adopted cat for 2 1/2 years and all of a sudden he has just started scratching the furniture! What do we do. Thanks Frank?
Asked by Frank scratching
Vet keeps telling us he has ear infections. Everyone else, internet pictures, and info tell us he has ear mites. Antibiotics aren't doing it, the dog is scratching and going crazy, shedding. Help! When do you know a dog's ear mite are too severe?
Asked by Kathy scratching bleeding ear mite
My dog (nearly 2 yrs old) has recently begun to scratch and bite herself and drag her butt on the carpet, but she does NOT have fleas...what's wrong?
Asked by Angie dog scratching
My rottwieller german shephard cross has been scratching for a while now i have tried 3 courses of front line and given him a flea bath so im convienced its not fleas but am now concerned what it can be?
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My dog who is a Shiba Inu has a bald patch underneath by his hind leg, he licks it alot and when you touch it his leg reflex scratches with his leg?
Asked by Tina scratching bald patch shiba inu