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Originally Posted by pgperdue  This is my first post here. Our Yorkie is 8 years old. He won't eat unless he thinks our other dog, a Lab, wants his food. I logged on here to get help with his scratching. Some nights I get very little sleep because he is scratching or licking most of the night. We just started using Pedigree for joint health. We also give him Milo's treats made from chicken.
I have checked him for fleas, used antihistamine twice a day, bathed him in tea tree oil and oatmeal shampoo.
He has had steriod shots in the past that work for about a week. I dont get those except as last resort.
I think I need to change his food to some with anti-inflammatory ingredients and omega.
I live in Montgomery, AL where it is hot, humid and dusty. I need help and need sleep.
Any suggestions?  |
Not to derail this thread, but I'd get him off the pedigree and onto a better food. If you or your vet thinks its a grain allergy, you can try grain free, or if you think it might be more than that you can try a limited ingredient kibble. As I was told by someone here, it takes 6 weeks for the toxins to leave their system after a switch, so don't switch too fast.
Also, is your dog's skin/coat dry? Our vet put Jaeger on fish oil, and I know some here use coconut oil.