My friend's dog Ginger is a mixed Lab and has a very bad itching problem on her lower back and it is spreading to her tail and other areas. She does have problems with fleas occasionally, but even when we get rid of those she chews herself like crazy. We think it has to do with dry skin, but aren't sure. How do we get the itching to stop using a home remedy because we can't afford the vet right now? The fleas come and go, but if there is any way to get them gone for good also please let us know. Thank you.
By Chelsey
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Ok this may be dry skin, it may be an allergy. Who knows? Please don't just let it get worse.This poor animal needs professional help. Is there no society that helps with vet bills in your country?
You can go to Target in the dog section and get itch spray. Your dog might have an allergy to some of it food or something growing out side give dog a bath once a week and for fleas try feeding your dog garlic or giving him garlic pills
Good luck
Sharon
You are right to suspect fleas. Some dogs are allergic to flea bites and one or two bites can set off a week of chewing. So make sure she is protected from fleas ALL the time, not just occasionally. The other thing to consider is a food allergy. It causes the same kind of chewing. There are may good posts on this site that explain food allergies in dogs. You might try different foods for dogs with allergies and see if it clears things up. And have your friend start a fund that she contributes to on a regular basis for those necessary trips to the Vet.
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