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YorkichonBella · 03-26-2008, 08:35 AM

Why were her itching be worse immediately after bath. I bathed her in 50/50 Dawn/Wtr. Rinsed well. Then bathed in MinkSheen. Rinsed well. After being towel dried and held in blanket, she is itching and biting consistently. Biting alot on her paws and legs?? Any ideas? Thx!

chachi · 03-26-2008, 08:37 AM

It sounds like allergies. Especially the biting of the paws. The dawn is good for killing fleas but is very drying to the skin and coat

nikkinack · 03-26-2008, 08:39 AM

It could be what you use to wash your towels and blankets in, Lily has a skin reaction to Tide and Downy just a thought. Did you give her a bath because she was itching and now it is worse?

YorkichonBella · 03-26-2008, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by nikkinack

It could be what you use to wash your towels and blankets in, Lily has a skin reaction to Tide and Downy just a thought. Did you give her a bath because she was itching and now it is worse?

Yes, that's exactly why. She was itching miserably, so I thought IF there were fleas, this would fix it. But I haven't seen any fleas? She is due for a follow-up Vet appt soon.

YorkichonBella · 03-26-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

It sounds like allergies. Especially the biting of the paws. The dawn is good for killing fleas but is very drying to the skin and coat

Thank you. That's what I was afraid of too. Will definitely discuss w/Vet soon.

TatumsMom · 03-26-2008, 08:58 AM

Also, another thought..... she might have had a flea or two and it/they bit her and now she is itching because of a flea allergy. There are some dogs that actually have an allergy to them so that if they get bit, they will itch like crazy - more so than other dogs. You may not even see a flea on her anymore. Your vet should be able to tell you more though..... Good luck! It's miserable to see these babies itch like that, isn't it?

YorkichonBella · 03-26-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by TatumsMom

Also, another thought..... she might have had a flea or two and it/they bit her and now she is itching because of a flea allergy. There are some dogs that actually have an allergy to them so that if they get bit, they will itch like crazy - more so than other dogs. You may not even see a flea on her anymore. Your vet should be able to tell you more though..... Good luck! It's miserable to see these babies itch like that, isn't it?

Yes, Thanks. It's so frustrating. They are miserable. There are so many questions on YT concerning this. Wish there was an easier way or some miracle cure. She recently finished taking Temaril P (low dosage). There was improvement until I had to board her. Long story, on another thread, but we will be making another appt soon. Looks like we will have to go the route of checking for allergies.

poor baby

nikkinack · 03-26-2008, 09:57 AM

good luck, I hope it gets better

03-26-2008, 08:35 AM	#1
YorkichonBella My little Shadow Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NC Posts: 4,132 Blog Entries: 2	After Bath w/Dawn & MinkSheen Why were her itching be worse immediately after bath. I bathed her in 50/50 Dawn/Wtr. Rinsed well. Then bathed in MinkSheen. Rinsed well. After being towel dried and held in blanket, she is itching and biting consistently. Biting alot on her paws and legs?? Any ideas? Thx! __________________ Bella Ganma-ma to ColeRIPNoahRIP

03-26-2008, 08:37 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	It sounds like allergies. Especially the biting of the paws. The dawn is good for killing fleas but is very drying to the skin and coat __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

03-26-2008, 08:39 AM	#3
nikkinack YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 1,510	It could be what you use to wash your towels and blankets in, Lily has a skin reaction to Tide and Downy just a thought. Did you give her a bath because she was itching and now it is worse? __________________ Member of Petite Pups United and Spoiled Rotten Club Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB Last edited by nikkinack; 03-26-2008 at 08:40 AM. Reason: Spelling

03-26-2008, 08:58 AM	#6
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	Also, another thought..... she might have had a flea or two and it/they bit her and now she is itching because of a flea allergy. There are some dogs that actually have an allergy to them so that if they get bit, they will itch like crazy - more so than other dogs. You may not even see a flea on her anymore. Your vet should be able to tell you more though..... Good luck! It's miserable to see these babies itch like that, isn't it? __________________ ~ Angie

03-26-2008, 09:57 AM	#8
nikkinack YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 1,510	good luck, I hope it gets better __________________ Member of Petite Pups United and Spoiled Rotten Club Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB