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08-31-2004, 08:58 AM
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German Shepherd itching
Hi. I'm new to the forum and am hoping to find some help with my Gretta. She is a 2 year old German Shepherd with an itch issue. She does quite a bit of scratching and I'm having difficulty discovering why. Sometimes just petting her will get that back leg started scratching. I have changed her diet a few times and she does seem better the Royal Cannin dog food which is formulated especially for a German Shepherds sensitive skin. Her coat is soft and shinny and she has no skin trauma. I use advantage as her flea treatment (I've never seen a flea on her but use it as a precaution anyway). She is a beautiful and wonderfully sweet companion and I'd like to help her out. It can't feel good to be itchy! Thanks for any help anyone can give us.
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08-31-2004, 12:35 PM
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Ohh, another Greta. I also know a GSD named Gerta. My Greta has had skin problems and I have given her Linatone by Lambert Kay. I absolutely love it. But I would have to assume that olive oil would be just as effective and much easier on the pocket book
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08-31-2004, 03:05 PM
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Thanks
Thanks for the suggestion of using Olive oil. It's certainly worth giving it a try. Thanks again.
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08-31-2004, 03:10 PM
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Oh, by the way, my Gretta is spelled with two tt's. Our neighbors German Shepherds had pups 2 years ago. The papa is their 4th generation from this line. All nice dogs! Anyway, my Gretta's greatgrandmothers' name was spelled with 2 tt's so we decided to stay with that spelling. It's really been fun having Gretta's mom and dad right down the road. They love to "visit". Thanks again for your help.
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09-04-2004, 10:25 AM
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Poor dog...I don't really have any suggestions...I have also heard that Corn oil does well but I have never tried it...My dog also has terrible skin and I have never thought it could be because he is part German Shepard
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09-04-2004, 10:35 PM
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Crystal,
I'm a little hesitant to try corn oil as some dogs have corn allergies. I have a Golden Retriever/Irish Wolfhound who is very allergic to corn so I guess it makes me a bit nervous. So far Gretta is doing well with the Olive oil (no adverse reactions). If it works for the itching, I imagine it will take some time before we notice a change. Thanks for your post. 
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09-05-2004, 05:54 PM
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If there is no apparent dry skin, or flea allergy on the coat are you sure it is skin related? Sounds a bit like a nerve thingy to me, if you walk your fingers across her back does her skin ripple?
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09-06-2004, 08:53 PM
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Yes..........her skin does ripple when I walk my fingers across her back. Tell me more about this nerve thing please.
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09-07-2004, 05:42 PM
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I wasn't aware that dogs are allergic to corn. I have never tried the corn oil. I don't give him anything without checking. I hope your pup feels better
Crystal |
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