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by peter c on 10 May 2012 - 17:05
HI MY GERMAN SHEPHERD GIRL IS ITCHING ALOT ON HER FACE AND EARS ALSO A FEW RED SPOTS ONE TOP OF HER EYE BROW AND ONE ALONG HER NOSE SHE HASNT GOT FLEAS ANY HELP ON THIS MATTER VERY MUCH appreciated........ ps im feeding her james wellbeloved kibble mixed with james wellbeloved pouches i was thinking of bathing her in 8-in -1 calming oatmeal shampoo to see if that helps ??????
by Soli on 10 May 2012 - 18:05
Hello Peter, Maybe your girl has not fleas visible, usually it can be an allergic reaction from insect or flea bites. Just one little flea bite can develop a big allergic reaction on dogs.
You should give her a 2cc shot with corticioid medicine available, maybe you can find Atriben. This will stop itching.
In addition you should apply inmediately revolution for dogs in the skin, and do it monthly. This treatment will solve your problem. Good luck.
Better if you check with your vet.
by peter c on 10 May 2012 - 18:05
SOLI thank you will check with the vet but what do you think about the oatmeal shampoo?
by nypiper127 on 11 May 2012 - 01:05
How old is she?
Has she ever itched like this before?
If not, what has changed?
Same food? Same house? Same state?
This is allergy season here in NY...could it be that?
Food allergy? I feed raw...stopped my guy's allergy...but he is also allergic to chicken so no raw chicken. Food allergy hard to pinpoint as yu have to eliminate specific food groups over time to see if it helps (NO SNACKS)!
Dust mites? Vet can test for allergies (except food).
And then there are the fleas.
Examine your dogs life before the itchng and now....try to find a change that could be causing itching.
Good luck.
Has she ever itched like this before?
If not, what has changed?
Same food? Same house? Same state?
This is allergy season here in NY...could it be that?
Food allergy? I feed raw...stopped my guy's allergy...but he is also allergic to chicken so no raw chicken. Food allergy hard to pinpoint as yu have to eliminate specific food groups over time to see if it helps (NO SNACKS)!
Dust mites? Vet can test for allergies (except food).
And then there are the fleas.
Examine your dogs life before the itchng and now....try to find a change that could be causing itching.
Good luck.
by CMills on 11 May 2012 - 01:05
Your vet may also check for mange mites.
by peter c on 11 May 2012 - 07:05
thank you to you all she is 19 weeks old now not scratching that lot it seems to be her face mainly ears are a bit red inside she was on wagg puppy kibble when i first got her at 9 weeks but i changed to james wellbeloved because heard so much about grain wheat problems in german shepheard do you think it is worth a shot at oatmeal shampoo or not by the way i live in the uk many thanks for your help onces again .....
by Abby Normal on 11 May 2012 - 08:05
Hi Peter
I would just check in with the vet too.
Re the oatmeal shampoo, While it probably won't solve what's going on, it won't do any harm, and it will get her used to being bathed. I use Coatex Oatmeal and Aloe Vera shampoo when I need to bath mine, and you leave it on for 5 minutes.
It is a good idea for them to become accustomed to being bathed before they become full grown LOL. JMO.
I would just check in with the vet too.
Re the oatmeal shampoo, While it probably won't solve what's going on, it won't do any harm, and it will get her used to being bathed. I use Coatex Oatmeal and Aloe Vera shampoo when I need to bath mine, and you leave it on for 5 minutes.
It is a good idea for them to become accustomed to being bathed before they become full grown LOL. JMO.
by peter c on 11 May 2012 - 11:05
thank you Abby Normal for all your help i will give the oatmeal shampoo a try i know what you mean about the bath i had a gsd some years ago i got wetter then he did lol god bless him
by nypiper127 on 11 May 2012 - 11:05
How soon did the itching start after you switched food? Compare ingredients. See vet...if vet cannot find any allergies or mange or fleas....good chance it is a food allergy.
by peter c on 11 May 2012 - 11:05
hi nypiper127 she was on wagg when i first got her she doesnt really scratch that much but i was worried because of the two red dots on her head and along her nose i think im right in saying hot spots i think called not sure what causes them??? thank you in helping me
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