Thursday, September 13, 2007

Dog itching problem

Does Your Dog Itch and Scratch Like Crazy?

*Dog itching and scratching is often a symptom of a simple problem, such asfleas.

Use a good flea shampoo and spray his bed with a good flea killer. Fleas spend about 20% of their time on dogs. The rest of the time, they roam around.
If your dog is flea-free and still itches, he may have a deeper problem. such as dog allergies or unhealthy skin.
*In fact, all breeds are equally prone to allergies, and are naturally resistant to most of them.

Allergens are substances that an individual dog has a hard time dealing with. Pollens, microbes, smoke, polyester fabrics, insects, even dandelion fuzz can trigger an allergic reaction – itching, scratching, shedding, sores, scabs and bad odor.Sometimes the preservatives and feed bi-products in dog food itself can cause an allergic reaction. maybe you can try the product that have the digestive enzymes and direct fed microbials to help break down dificult digest substances and to help in the digestive process. otherwise bring your dog go to see doctor.
Maybe your dog has Unhealthy Skin Your dog's itching problem may be caused by unhealthy skin. When you see a skin problem or dull coat, your dog could be in the early stages of some other malady you cannot yet see.
Sometimes we forget that skin is an organ that needs good nutrition to function properly. Omega 3 fatty acids, silica, trace minerals and zinc are essential to a dog’s healthy skin and coat.