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TLC · 08-27-2008, 12:23 PM

EVERYTHING should be taken into consideration. Something is definatly affecting her. Could be food or treats. Could be detergent or fabric softner. Could be dust. Could be shampoo and / or conditioner or anything else that you might put on her.

My advice would be to change detergent to the free of everything kind, no more fabric softener, vacuum as much as you can, take a look at her food and treats, and DEFINATLY stop using human/child shampoo and NO conditioner, as they are probably leaving a residue on her skin - find a shampoo that is for dog/skin issues (The Coat Handler is one). She could also have a Yeast infection.

dbacior · 08-28-2008, 09:56 AM

Thanks everyone for your advice.

So, nobody thinks its the flee and tick meds? He gets that once a month. Where can I purchase what pet stores carry Advanced Pet Diet Select Choice and the Arbonne shampoo. We have a Petco, PetSmart, and Pet Supplies Plus, would any of those carry those products?

Hairdo1234 · 04-19-2016, 06:11 AM

Where can I get Arbonne shampoo?

nanahas3 · 04-19-2016, 09:55 AM

Our Laddy does this, what we have found helps the most is after his bath we mix half apple cider vinegar and water and rinse him with it and leave it to dry. He smells like a pickle for a bit but doesn't seem to scratch much at all afterwards.

pstinard · 04-19-2016, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Hairdo1234

Where can I get Arbonne shampoo?

Arbonne shampoo is human shampoo, but evidently you can use it on dogs. It looks like it has to be ordered online. Here is some info: The Healthy Dog: Arbonne shampoo for dogs

Here is the shampoo that article recommends: https://www.arbonne.com/discover/products/fc5.shtml

Boo Crew · 01-17-2017, 04:06 PM

Definitely consider your laundry detergent too if you are putting clothes on your baby. I recently went back to Tide and noticed Harley scratching and thought it was strange as I didn't change food, treats or shampoo. Since she is only 5 months we keep things pretty consistent. I am going to try a "free" detergent and see if that works

08-27-2008, 12:23 PM	#16
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	EVERYTHING should be taken into consideration. Something is definatly affecting her. Could be food or treats. Could be detergent or fabric softner. Could be dust. Could be shampoo and / or conditioner or anything else that you might put on her. My advice would be to change detergent to the free of everything kind, no more fabric softener, vacuum as much as you can, take a look at her food and treats, and DEFINATLY stop using human/child shampoo and NO conditioner, as they are probably leaving a residue on her skin - find a shampoo that is for dog/skin issues (The Coat Handler is one). She could also have a Yeast infection. __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

04-19-2016, 09:55 AM	#19
nanahas3 ♥Love My Snuggle Bugs♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,290	Our Laddy does this, what we have found helps the most is after his bath we mix half apple cider vinegar and water and rinse him with it and leave it to dry. He smells like a pickle for a bit but doesn't seem to scratch much at all afterwards. __________________ *CharleneMama to Laddy and Kyra and Always in our hearts Lolita*

08-28-2008, 09:56 AM	#17
dbacior YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: China, Michigan Posts: 7 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks everyone for your advice. So, nobody thinks its the flee and tick meds? He gets that once a month. Where can I purchase what pet stores carry Advanced Pet Diet Select Choice and the Arbonne shampoo. We have a Petco, PetSmart, and Pet Supplies Plus, would any of those carry those products?

04-19-2016, 06:11 AM	#18
Hairdo1234 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lincoln Ca Posts: 3	Where can I get Arbonne shampoo?

01-17-2017, 04:06 PM	#21
Boo Crew YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Wantage, NJ, USA Posts: 4	Definitely consider your laundry detergent too if you are putting clothes on your baby. I recently went back to Tide and noticed Harley scratching and thought it was strange as I didn't change food, treats or shampoo. Since she is only 5 months we keep things pretty consistent. I am going to try a "free" detergent and see if that works