Licking and scratching

[JennaPenny]

Right under our table, on bottom. I'm not quite certain if it's licking or always sniffing, but the scratching is very obvious. She does it CONSTANTLY. Any ideas?

[canana]

Think there could be many possibilities... Fleas, allergies to food, allergies to environment, dry skin, and probably other things...

[JennaPenny]

That same vet rec'd baby shampoo. We got ultra tropical papaya shampoo, and her hair and skin is very soft. I think the shampoo must have dried her out. She isn't scratching herself; but I was worried because I did read they scratch at the floor from irritation. She seems happier since her bath with the conditioning treatment

[canana]

Hmm...I can see the reasoning that if baby shampoo is gentle enough for baby maybe the vet thinks it's gentle enough for puppy. But I chose to stick to dog products.
Scottie initially was always itchy. I don't actually know why... whether it was his food or his shampoo.
Then, I started using Earthbath oatmeal and Aloe (fragrance free) dog shampoo Amazon and also started feeding pea-sized amounts of organic virgin coconut oil to him daily and his skin/itchiness got better.

[JennaPenny]

Originally Posted by canana

Hmm...I can see the reasoning that if baby shampoo is gentle enough for baby maybe the vet thinks it's gentle enough for puppy. But I chose to stick to dog products.
Scottie initially was always itchy. I don't actually know why... whether it was his food or his shampoo.
Then, I started using Earthbath oatmeal and Aloe (fragrance free) dog shampoo http://www.amazon.com/Earthbath-Natu...DLA?th=1&psc=1 and also started feeding pea-sized amounts of organic virgin coconut oil to him daily and his skin/itchiness got better.

Oh, did I tell you you were an angel?! I've been TRYING to find a great omega or fatty oil to feed her!!! Coconut oil is amazing and I swear by it for myself. Thank you! edited to add: I went with the TropiClean in papaya and oatmeal out of a rec from the trainer. I'll get that as well. I've heard nothing but good things about Earthbath and that Buddy stuff.

[canana]

Originally Posted by JennaPenny

Oh, did I tell you you were an angel?! I've been TRYING to find a great omega or fatty oil to feed her!!! Coconut oil is amazing and I swear by it for myself. Thank you! edited to add: I went with the TropiClean in papaya and oatmeal out of a rec from the trainer. I'll get that as well. I've heard nothing but good things about Earthbath and that Buddy stuff.

Aw.. you're a sweetheart to call me an angel
I've even heard advice from a vet dental tech to use the coconut oil to brush dogs teeth. I tried it, but find that dog toothpaste is cleaner.
Has your baby been drinking water fine now?