Question by Lance D: My dog constantly wants me to scratch his lower back near the tail…..what could it be besides a flea allergy
I have tried everything to cure this. I have noticed from time to time some dandruff like flakes back there…but she will rub against a fence until she is bloody trying to scratch…..and she rolls on the grass to scratch…..it seems to be just in that area on her back…..I wonder if it is Exczema or some skin condition….or is it JUST flea allergies…??

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Answer by Marion
That sounds like fleas. My dog had it – if you look close at the spot, and there’s a small mound of what looks like dandruff, that’s a flea nest.
You’ll want to take her to the vet to see if she needs special treatment.

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Question by daman: My chow is constantly chewing her rear end, heard chows have bad skin?
My chow is constantly chewing her butt and all the hair is gone. We put anti itch lotion for dogs, gave her a bath, put on frontline plus. Talked to my neighbor and he said chows are known for having bad skin. As I am laid off right now with half of america and we dont have much extra money, was going to see if there is a non “Vet” cure out there first before bringing her in and dropping several hundred dollars on allergy tests and what not. Any help would be appriciated.

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Answer by LX
Take her to th vet

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Question by Maria18: My old dog licks himself, all over constantly?
He is a snouzer poodle mix, pretty small dog and is 11 human years.
As long as I have had him, he will lick a certain spot constantly, for hours! especially at night when we are in bed trying to sleep.
It isn’t always the same spot too. Could it be allergies? Dry skin? I heard poodles have very sensitive skin.
Maybe he’s OCD?

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Answer by Sheila
I would say allergies. I have an elderly pomeranian mix and she too licks herself when her allergies are acting up, almost like she can’t stop. I think we notice hers more at night because she sleeps in our bed, so her movement wakes us. He may need allergy meds.

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Question by Kris: My dog is constantly licking his butt. Why has he suddenly started doing this?
My dachshund has started licking his butt constantly. He used to do it occasionally…like most dogs, but it has become evident that something is up. Problem is…we took him to the vet and had his anal glands expressed and the vet didn’t believe that anything looked unusual back there. He already has special food for allergies, takes fish oil everyday, and is bathed in special oatmeal bath. Also, he has all of his shots and takes deworming and flee meds once a month. Any advice? I’m lost at this point and he seems uncomfortable, it actually wakes him up.

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Answer by RC
my dog used to do this, we took him to the vet and they said he had some kind of infection…try taking him to the vet or something if you can. or try wiping the dog instead with moist wipes to soothe the pain i guess…

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Question by Meredith24: 4 mo. old lab/collie mix constantly chewing/licking self – allergies? Bug bites? Also, chew proof dog beds?
I have a 4 month old lab/collie mix puppy. He has been licking and chewing on his skin (and paws) constantly (he has to stop in the middle of walking/playing often). I switched his food from Puppy Chow to ProPac two weeks ago (I was told that the ProPac was much better, corn is not the #1 ingredient), and also bathed him with a soothing shampoo. It has only gotten worse, if anything. We have lots of mosquitos in the area, but it seems doubtful they could penetrate his fur, or can they? Pretty sure his fleas are all gone (Frontline). Could he be allergic to the fabric softener on his dog bedding? I am at a loss, I feel bad for him! Also, he licks the area where he was neutered often. What does that mean? One more thing: he has chewed every dog bedding we put in his crate: beds, sheets, towels… Can anyone recommend a bed that is chewproof but cheaper than Orvis ToughChew? Thanks everyone!

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Answer by Lost
i heard of this before on animal planet, it’s not fleas, or mosquitoes, it was something different, ask your vet about it.

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