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Kenneth1965: 11 months ago

What can I possibly do for an itchy Chihuahua? (Skin problem.)

He's itching like crazy and scratching himself frenzily. It's apparently not fleas, and his partner, also a Chihuahua, has no such ailment. Problem is much worse during warm months. Need help.

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eliziblair38: 11 months ago via iPhone | Last edited at 4:57PM on 6/16/2012

I would probably take him to the vet. he might just have allergies. Hope your doggie feels better (:

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Kenneth1965: 11 months ago

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loisewanjohi: 11 months ago

Your dog could be itching because of a food allergy, contact dermatitis, parasites or fungal infections. Food allergies are the most probable because the other Chihuahua is okay. I would advise you to take him to a veterinary. For more details, go to http://www.bestfriends.org/theanimals/pdfs/dogs/dogsitch.pdf.

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Kenneth1965: 11 months ago

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Kenneth1965: 11 months ago

It may be he's allergic to Spam? I fed both dogs that twice the other day.

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tmbrtmr: 11 months ago

What kinda food do you give him we had this problem and it was the food most dog food company's use fillers in there food wheat ect went to the brand blue buffalo and it solved the problem you might try mixing some olive oil with the food just a little like a few table spoons it helps to solve dry skin

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Kenneth1965: 11 months ago

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tmbrtmr: 11 months ago

Your welcome let me know how it turns out

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JewelnMiasMom: 11 months ago via iPhone

I would try a grain free dog food, as most allergies are grain related. We use Taste of the Wild, though blue has a grain free also, it just costs more.

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Kenneth1965: 11 months ago

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JewelnMiasMom: 11 months ago via iPhone

Good luck, hope it works for you.

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izabelakwietniewski: 11 months ago

Take your dog to the veterinarian ASAP,it might have bugs or even worse.

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Kenneth1965: 11 months ago

Thank you.

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30GRH: 11 months ago via iPhone

Maybe an allergy to food? Worked for my basset hound

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Kenneth1965: 11 months ago

Okay.

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