Mahala Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 My little girl quin and her sister lily have both been scratching non stop they can sleep fine but when they are awake it’s scratching after scratching they haven’t caused any skin problems themselves so far by themselves but there seems to be some sort of rash by quins upper lip area where the skins a bit lighter and is irritated anyone have any suggestions on how to help with the “rash” and scratching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkcrossley Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 frustrating, I know. you have to find out what is causing it. first thing I would think of is fleas --very hard to find, and if dogs are allergic one bite from a flea can set it off, even if the flea does not make it into the house. second I would think of is food --what do you feed them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanford Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) When dogs scratch due to an allergy,irritant, fleas, etc. they usually do it so vigorously that they can make the situation worse by further damaging their skin with their nails, so it's important to intervene. Some skin/rash remedies like oatmeal baths, soothing over-the-counter ointments can help, but as pk says, it's important to try to figure out the source. Consulting a vet might be the best course to take, if there is one in your area that is open. Good luck... I hope they get relief soon! Edited August 9, 2020 by sanford Quote FEAR THE CAIRN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillscreek Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Agree with above. Scratching like you describe has often been due to fleas in my experience. They are often very hard to detect especially in the kind of coat a cairn usually has. I would suggest checking with a vet if possible. Take a "flea comb" and pull through the coat close to the skin. You may see a flea and also you might see small black specs - flea dirt. If so double check with your vet. There are many remedies but not all are suitable for all dogs. Good luck and let us know how you get on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Please don’t use any of the pet shop flea products....as above suggested go to your vet . Quote Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened. - Anatole France Adventures with Sam &Rosie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahala Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 We know it’s not fleas as we’ve taken a comb to their fur and given them flea drops that you put on their shoulders, my mother recently got in a car accident so we no longer have a vehicle so no stores and no vets that I can get to. Is there anything I can do at home to help before they make it worse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkcrossley Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 flea drops may not do anything. the only thing that I have found that actually works is a seresto collar, which has cleared up scratching/hair pulling in both cats and dogs for me. expensive but cheaper than the monthly treatments and vet visits. you might be able to mail order it. beyond that I'm still suspecting a food allergy. by the way, when you walk them, do you think you go anywhere near grass that has been treated with fertilizer or insecticide? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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