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Originally Posted by DukesMommy  I have been battling itchy skin with Duke for awhile. I have switched shampoos more times than I can count, the latest one is a hypoallergenic shampoo with aloe and oatmeal.
Once I started using a shampoo with both aloe and oatmeal, it seemed his itchiness was improving.
After moving in with my parents, it seems to have gotten a lot worse again, and it doesn't seem to matter which shampoo I use. When I got back from Texas he had started losing hair on his butt, and he had a little red rash on his belly. I think it might be something from their backyard, they have tons of plants, and they constantly take him out back with them despite my asking them not too.
My vet told me to use benedryl to stop the itch, she gave me absolutely no other suggestions  other than to say it may be an allergy to fleas, but I haven't found any fleas on him at all..
I was thinking about getting the hot spot spray stuff from petsmart, would that help it or should I use something else? |
Have had the very same problems with 4 pound Zoe, tried every shampoo out there, etc. Of course every dog is an individual, but for her, *finally* Dr. Goodpet's Hypoallergenic shampoo and conditioner has helped. For hot spots and to calm itching, Veterinary Best Neem Oil Foam has worked well for the last two years, especially since Zoe is allergic to Tea Tree oil, an ingredient that seems to be in most anti-itch products. Diet wise I have her on all premium raw food, which seems to have also helped. Now for the zinger --don't laugh -- I tie a large white cotton hankerchief around her belly before she goes out on the lawn, and this has worked wonders. Really -- no more red sores and welts that look like flea bites and yet aren't. Keep the grass as short as possible and don't overdo, and fingerscrossed you'll have the good luck we have, she has done so much better this summer!