[Princess10]

I guess when it rains, it really does pour!

Princess was at the vet a couple times last month & had her food changed. Not long after, right away actually, she seemed to be a little itchy. I thought it was from the meds or maybe the food & it wasn't severe, just regular 'dog scratching' even though she hardly ever scratches under normal circumstances.

Well this week I have noticed her REALLY scratching. By her tail, her entire back, feet, basically any where she can reach. She's been growling when she tries to scratch like she is so frustrated. I called the vet this afternoon to see if she thought it was the i/d but they said she wont get back to me til tomorrow. I dug out my 'Yorkies for Dummies' & it says to check you can put your yorkie over a wet paper towel & scratch her to see if you see any 'flea dirt'. I did that & there is very little dirt or anything on it, but there is some. I don't know if it's regular dirt or what. I don't see any redness or anything but I did comb off a small scab tonight. She hasn't had Frontline since the end of June or so.

Should I go get a flea shampoo & see if it helps? I've tried Oatmeal shampoo in the past & that alone irritates her. She'll possibly going to the vet Friday depending on what the doc says but I'd like to help her in the meantime.