Itching, Scratching, Licking

[PattyO75]

Anyone out there having aproblem with their pups licking, scratching chewing? WE have tried all the antihistamines going, chlorpheneramine, clemastine, benadryl, hydroxine and nothing will stop it. Our little girl Allie, 2 yr old shih tzu, has SIBO so she is being fed Euk Low Residue which controls the diarrhea. Any ideas? Suggestions?

[Dax]

It sounds like an allergy. Eliminate the source would be the best solution.

Have you discussed with your vet? A Holistic approach might be a good solution.

A raw diet eliminating typical meat sources like chicken and beef might be worth trying as well.

[FairyDogMother]

One of the founders of the rescue I foster for has that breed right now. She said they're really prone to skin problems. Allergies or skin irritations. She only adopts the "old and decreped" as she puts it. This breed has always come to her with skin problems. They're on meds and she cooks for them to give them the best and most comfy life she can while they're with her. I don't have all the details but there are several members here that can probably help you with better specifics.

[Dobified]

Originally Posted by Dax

It sounds like an allergy. Eliminate the source would be the best solution.

Have you discussed with your vet? A Holistic approach might be a good solution.

A raw diet eliminating typical meat sources like chicken and beef might be worth trying as well.

I agree with this.

Most dogs are celiac, meaning they are allergic to gluten which is contained in grain products such as wheat flour, barley ETC. Check you labels on your food if there is any wheat, barley, rye of any type you probaly have a celiac dog. Dogs were never meant to eat grains this is why they problem occurs with such frequency.

Other things to consider are the chemicals you use in your home, such as laundry detergents, crapet cleaners. Did you have new carpet put down recently ? Things like that.

[EmmaGirl]

Originally Posted by Dobified

I agree with this.

Most dogs are celiac, meaning they are allergic to gluten which is contained in grain products such as wheat flour, barley ETC. Check you labels on your food if there is any wheat, barley, rye of any type you probaly have a celiac dog. Dogs were never meant to eat grains this is why they problem occurs with such frequency.

Other things to consider are the chemicals you use in your home, such as laundry detergents, crapet cleaners. Did you have new carpet put down recently ? Things like that.

Yep I agree with the allergy theory. Does she do this during a particular season or year round? Investigation (though very time consuming) will hopefully produce some answers.

Best Wishes

[PattyO75]

Our pup has lived in two homes with us in SC. I had a shih tzu for 12 yrs and he didn't have this scratching, itching etc while we lived in STL. I'm convinced its just SC with the warmer humid weather.

Allie has been diagnosed through blood tests at Texas A & M to have the small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. I am giving her a couple of the hypoallergenic Royal Canin pieces each day since switching her to another food would more than likely bring return to the diarrhea as per her vet. Allie was seen by three vets before we reached this diagnosis. Thanks for all your responses.