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harleyboy23 · 07-20-2009, 01:54 AM

So in the past week or so I have noticed strange little dirt like specs on my boy Harley's underbelly (near his wee-wee). He has the tendency to frequently like himself down there and I am wondering if that has caused some sort of irritation/dryness or if he may be having some sort of food allergy? I have checked him for fleas and I he definitely doesn't have any.

I had him on Primal raw dog food for a while a year or so ago and I noticed a similar reaction and I just recently put him back on Primal so I am suspecting that there is something he is either A) Missing from his diet and/or B) Allergic to something in this particular brand of food

Lastly, he is only 3 years old and all he does most of the day is lay around, he will sometimes play and run around but other times he almost seems depressed. I wonder if he is lonely and needs to be more socialized? or needs more exercise? I try to take him out as much as possible and play with him in the house for added exercise but from what i've been reading on here it seems like maybe this lethargic state he has been in is abnormal.
I am going to take him to the vet tomorrow and get a blood test to find out what might be causing this, or if I am simply being an over-protective mother...

Any suggestions as to what might be going on with my little guy would be extremely helpful. I worry about him so much, he is my joy and love of my life

RoscoesMommy42 · 07-20-2009, 05:47 AM

I dont really have any suggestions, but I do hope that you find out what is wrong from your vet. Please keep us updated.

BLowry · 07-20-2009, 06:02 AM

I was thinking fleas but, if you aren't seeing any and this has happened before maybe he needs to go to the vet. As for the playing...I have 2 girls. 4yrs old and 3 yrs old...they have certain times during the day that they run around like little maniac's chasing each other...Lillie (younger one) is more playful than Sadie. They like to laze around for most of the day too...If you are concerned about this I would mention it to your vet.

Patti · 07-20-2009, 06:02 AM

Could it be when it gets wet down there from going pee and then he lays down outside he gets some dirt there? The vet should be able to help you. Keep us posted.

chandracz · 07-20-2009, 06:07 AM

When I moved to LA with my last Yorkie Candy when I was 18 a lonnng time ago we had a flea infestation. The fleas that bit her would leave the dirt like marks on her that your describing. Maybe that's a cause? I'm back in Illinois and have since had a problem with them (knock on wood) but I thought i'd offer up the suggestion anyhow.

Cinq1964 · 07-20-2009, 06:15 AM

Hope you find out what is causing the problems! Keep us posted.

07-20-2009, 01:54 AM	#1
harleyboy23 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kirkland, Wa Posts: 1	Help! So in the past week or so I have noticed strange little dirt like specs on my boy Harley's underbelly (near his wee-wee). He has the tendency to frequently like himself down there and I am wondering if that has caused some sort of irritation/dryness or if he may be having some sort of food allergy? I have checked him for fleas and I he definitely doesn't have any. I had him on Primal raw dog food for a while a year or so ago and I noticed a similar reaction and I just recently put him back on Primal so I am suspecting that there is something he is either A) Missing from his diet and/or B) Allergic to something in this particular brand of food Lastly, he is only 3 years old and all he does most of the day is lay around, he will sometimes play and run around but other times he almost seems depressed. I wonder if he is lonely and needs to be more socialized? or needs more exercise? I try to take him out as much as possible and play with him in the house for added exercise but from what i've been reading on here it seems like maybe this lethargic state he has been in is abnormal. I am going to take him to the vet tomorrow and get a blood test to find out what might be causing this, or if I am simply being an over-protective mother... Any suggestions as to what might be going on with my little guy would be extremely helpful. I worry about him so much, he is my joy and love of my life

07-20-2009, 05:47 AM	#2
RoscoesMommy42 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morristown, TN Posts: 3,736	I dont really have any suggestions, but I do hope that you find out what is wrong from your vet. Please keep us updated. __________________ Hello and hugs from Kristie & the furbabies! A world without yorkies is not a very bright one

07-20-2009, 06:02 AM	#3
BLowry My furkids Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,625 Blog Entries: 1	I was thinking fleas but, if you aren't seeing any and this has happened before maybe he needs to go to the vet. As for the playing...I have 2 girls. 4yrs old and 3 yrs old...they have certain times during the day that they run around like little maniac's chasing each other...Lillie (younger one) is more playful than Sadie. They like to laze around for most of the day too...If you are concerned about this I would mention it to your vet. __________________ Brenda

07-20-2009, 06:02 AM	#4
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Could it be when it gets wet down there from going pee and then he lays down outside he gets some dirt there? The vet should be able to help you. Keep us posted. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

07-20-2009, 06:07 AM	#5
chandracz ♥I Luv my BaileyBlue♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,855	When I moved to LA with my last Yorkie Candy when I was 18 a lonnng time ago we had a flea infestation. The fleas that bit her would leave the dirt like marks on her that your describing. Maybe that's a cause? I'm back in Illinois and have since had a problem with them (knock on wood) but I thought i'd offer up the suggestion anyhow. __________________ Chandra, Bailey Blue's mama

07-20-2009, 06:15 AM	#6
Cinq1964 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,255 Blog Entries: 2	Hope you find out what is causing the problems! Keep us posted. __________________ Doggie Blankets $10 with shipping! cinq1964.webs.com