Now I'm scared for what you said about RC, I'm switching him back to Fromm and see how he reacts... I will also take him to the new vet next week and check that everything is ok with him. Thank you!

I would have the vet check him out

Tibbe was on the RC Gastrointestinal formula and likely something in that was what he was allergic to. But his scratching was so bad that once he was diagnosed as a probably MVD-sufferer and put on a hepatic diet, I was scared to use the RC brand just in case there was some ingredient in all of the food formulae. I just couldn't take the chance as his scratching was really bad.

A vet does need to see your dog, told of his food, treat ingredients and a video of his scratching sessions to help figure out what is causing the itching and to give him something to help relieve the severe itching. When Tibbe was ill and having his itching, we were at the vet repeatedly and he was checked out thoroughly each time but thankfully his problem was solved simply by just changing his food back to his old brand and staying with Hill's when we needed to add the hepatic formula. I hope your dog's problem is solved as simply as Tibbe's was.

It's more of a just-in-case suggestion- not a substitution at all, since she said he's not eating. If he's not eating, his sugar is susceptible to dropping, in which case nutrical would be a good thing to have on hand. I'm glad she has something available in case that should happen :)

Sounds like you've gotten a lot of good input and things to look for--finding a new vet being on the top of the list. I would recommend finding one that is well versed in dealing with little dogs.

We got Hot Rod at 15/16 weeks and he was so itchy. The skin on his ears would literally flake off. It was terrible. He was on RC. Long story short, the first vet wanted to treat for ringworm, well after seeing my 2nd vet, she had us try a medicated shampoo and conditioner. That helped quite a bit. We then worked on switching foods.

In the long run we finally figured out he is allergic to chicken, which most puppy foods have. It's a challenge trying to find treats as most foods and treats have some sort of chicken ingredient. Could be chicken or chicken broth. Fortunately I found some salmon and cod treats at Petsmart that both of mine are just crazy about. They are also low in calories, win-win. As for nutrical, the few times that I've had to give it, I had to smear some on their mouths. They usually take it after they've tasted it. Learned that from having to give cats hairball stuff.

Good luck with your little guy. Hope you can figure out what's going on with him.

Yes, since the itching it around his neck and face this is a good suggestion. Ear mites can cause intense itching and head shaking. Dog Ear Mites ? Dog Otodectic Mange Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatments