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ladygucci · 07-27-2006, 06:28 AM

My yorkie is only 12 mo. old...I've had her about two mo....when I got her she had a beautiful coat... but she has been scratching around her head and face and has lost alot of her hair... My groomer treated her with frontline...I've also treated her with Adams Flea & Tic...Is this the problem? I usually bathe her about every three days..I use Panteene smoothe and sleek shampoo and conditioner. What am I doing wrong? Please help!!!

GracieLou · 07-27-2006, 06:53 AM

Okay im pretty sure i just answered pretty much this same question in another section lol but yeh you should use people shampoo the ph is diff not sure about the hair loss and also try bathing once a week instead of so often! good luck !

dray · 07-27-2006, 07:00 AM

It sounds like it may be a case of ear mites, have you had the vet check yet? Ear mites can be so irritating and they will scratch at the head and ears.

I have only had one case of this after one of my dogs spent some time at a friends house, I hope I never see it again!!!

Debbie Ray
www.sumtoiyorkies

ladygucci · 07-27-2006, 08:56 AM

Yes I did take her to the vet and he gave her a clean bill of health. He checked her ears and said they looked good. Thanks for replying..

red98vett · 07-27-2006, 08:58 AM

Have you tried an oatmeal Shampoo and are you rinsing really really well ? It could be the shampoo you're using - poor baby ...it sucks being itchy. Try letting her go longer between baths.

When Chanel was playing in the hose every day a few summers ago she got itchy - I bought some Veternarians Best - Moisture Mist SKIN CONDITIONER....it's sold at Petco and I swear - in 24 hours or less she had stopped scratching. It's NOT a hair conditioner - but a skin conditioner for itching.

dray · 07-27-2006, 09:01 AM

Is she just scratching at her head?

yougetthesmiles · 07-27-2006, 09:03 AM

what is her diet? what brand of food do you use? have you switched to something different? Maybe it's a allergic reaction to something.

Patti · 07-27-2006, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

Have you tried an oatmeal Shampoo and are you rinsing really really well ? It could be the shampoo you're using - poor baby ...it sucks being itchy. Try letting her go longer between baths.

When Chanel was playing in the hose every day a few summers ago she got itchy - I bought some Veternarians Best - Moisture Mist SKIN CONDITIONER....it's sold at Petco and I swear - in 24 hours or less she had stopped scratching. It's NOT a hair conditioner - but a skin conditioner for itching.

Villette do you know if Petsmart carries it? It's closer to me but I want to try that for Cali. CAli seems to only scratch her head. Can you put on their head and face? Ofcoures not in their eyes!

Laur · 07-27-2006, 11:24 AM

I would try to only bathe her once a week at the most and switch to a pet shampoo/conditioner. I wouldn't use a shampoo that people use like someone else said the ph balance is different.

red98vett · 07-27-2006, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Patti

Villette do you know if Petsmart carries it? It's closer to me but I want to try that for Cali. CAli seems to only scratch her head. Can you put on their head and face? Ofcoures not in their eyes!

I just looked online and they carry the brand Veternarians best - but I didn't see it on the Petsmart Site - you could call to see if your store carries it - it's only about 8 bucks. I put it on Chanels head - You have to make sure it gets thru the hair to the skin and leave it on. I watched her carefully the first time to make sure it didn't make her itch more and she had stopped. I think it helps dry itchy skin .....even though it says hair conditioner - it's not.

Patti · 07-27-2006, 12:19 PM

Thanks Villette!

mmyorkies · 07-28-2006, 06:05 AM

Try using MInksheen pet shampoo, here is a link where you can get it, http://www.touchofmink.com/prod_details.asp?id=15 and when you use a conditioner, put a little conditioner in a container, add a couple of drops of either pet silk oil, or the silk spirits and mix well with about a quart of water. Pour this over the dog, make sure you get some up on her head by either using your hand or slowly pouring it on the top of her head. Run your hands over her and make sure it gets down to the skin, leave in and dry. The oils will penetrate into the skin and help, and with the minksheen shampoo there are oils that help also. I use this on my show dogs all the time.

ladygucci · 07-28-2006, 07:08 AM

I just want to thank everyone that has given me information...i'm new at this so it really helps...This is a wonderful site...I'll try ur suggestions and let you know how it works
Thanks everyone

dwerten · 06-24-2007, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ladygucci

My yorkie is only 12 mo. old...I've had her about two mo....when I got her she had a beautiful coat... but she has been scratching around her head and face and has lost alot of her hair... My groomer treated her with frontline...I've also treated her with Adams Flea & Tic...Is this the problem? I usually bathe her about every three days..I use Panteene smoothe and sleek shampoo and conditioner. What am I doing wrong? Please help!!!

how is lady gucci doing

RLC12345678 · 06-25-2007, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ladygucci

I just want to thank everyone that has given me information...i'm new at this so it really helps...This is a wonderful site...I'll try ur suggestions and let you know how it works
Thanks everyone

I'm wondering how she is doing also!!!!!!!

07-27-2006, 06:28 AM	#1
ladygucci Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: tn Posts: 24	Hair loss and scratching My yorkie is only 12 mo. old...I've had her about two mo....when I got her she had a beautiful coat... but she has been scratching around her head and face and has lost alot of her hair... My groomer treated her with frontline...I've also treated her with Adams Flea & Tic...Is this the problem? I usually bathe her about every three days..I use Panteene smoothe and sleek shampoo and conditioner. What am I doing wrong? Please help!!!

07-27-2006, 06:53 AM	#2
GracieLou The grace of god Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LA Posts: 1,945	Okay im pretty sure i just answered pretty much this same question in another section lol but yeh you should use people shampoo the ph is diff not sure about the hair loss and also try bathing once a week instead of so often! good luck ! __________________ Gracie Lou

07-27-2006, 08:58 AM	#5
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	Have you tried an oatmeal Shampoo and are you rinsing really really well ? It could be the shampoo you're using - poor baby ...it sucks being itchy. Try letting her go longer between baths. When Chanel was playing in the hose every day a few summers ago she got itchy - I bought some Veternarians Best - Moisture Mist SKIN CONDITIONER....it's sold at Petco and I swear - in 24 hours or less she had stopped scratching. It's NOT a hair conditioner - but a skin conditioner for itching. __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

07-27-2006, 11:24 AM	#9
Laur Love my Diamond girl Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 822	I would try to only bathe her once a week at the most and switch to a pet shampoo/conditioner. I wouldn't use a shampoo that people use like someone else said the ph balance is different. __________________ Proud mommy of Diamond

07-27-2006, 12:19 PM	#11
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Thanks Villette! __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

07-27-2006, 07:00 AM	#3
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	It sounds like it may be a case of ear mites, have you had the vet check yet? Ear mites can be so irritating and they will scratch at the head and ears. I have only had one case of this after one of my dogs spent some time at a friends house, I hope I never see it again!!! Debbie Ray www.sumtoiyorkies

07-27-2006, 08:56 AM	#4
ladygucci Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: tn Posts: 24	Yes I did take her to the vet and he gave her a clean bill of health. He checked her ears and said they looked good. Thanks for replying..

07-27-2006, 09:01 AM	#6
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	Is she just scratching at her head?

07-27-2006, 09:03 AM	#7
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	what is her diet? what brand of food do you use? have you switched to something different? Maybe it's a allergic reaction to something.

07-28-2006, 06:05 AM	#12
mmyorkies No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 357	Try using MInksheen pet shampoo, here is a link where you can get it, http://www.touchofmink.com/prod_details.asp?id=15 and when you use a conditioner, put a little conditioner in a container, add a couple of drops of either pet silk oil, or the silk spirits and mix well with about a quart of water. Pour this over the dog, make sure you get some up on her head by either using your hand or slowly pouring it on the top of her head. Run your hands over her and make sure it gets down to the skin, leave in and dry. The oils will penetrate into the skin and help, and with the minksheen shampoo there are oils that help also. I use this on my show dogs all the time.

07-28-2006, 07:08 AM	#13
ladygucci Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: tn Posts: 24	thanks to everyone that helped I just want to thank everyone that has given me information...i'm new at this so it really helps...This is a wonderful site...I'll try ur suggestions and let you know how it works Thanks everyone