Itchy puppy

[Nosmo King]

Anyone here have experience with miniature poodles? Mine stops and scratches nearly four times a minute! She has no fleas. Does she have an allergy maybe? Is this typical for the breed?

She's only nine months old and it's driving both of us crazy!

 

[strollingbones]

what kind of cut is she/he in....when was the last cut...what kinda shampoo are you using....are you using adams flea spray....we need some more details...does the skin flake...can you take a pic of where the scratching is going on and post it....could be a lot of things

 

[strollingbones]

o what kinda food are y ou feeding...could simply be an allergy to corn etc...

 

[Nosmo King]

what kind of cut is she/he in....when was the last cut...what kinda shampoo are you using....are you using adams flea spray....we need some more details...does the skin flake...can you take a pic of where the scratching is going on and post it....could be a lot of things

She has a standard cut (short in the face, feet and butt, but consistent everywhere else) She is going to the groomer tomorrow, in fact. Her last bath was back on the 9th. She is on Frontline as a flea preventative. She had her last dose on the 19th as we have had a killing frost. Her diet is Eukanuba small breed puppy and Chef Michael's canned.

I haven't noticed any flaking skin, although I have recently spotted small tufts of her hair on some of the furniture and rugs.

She scrathes her throat, her back haunches, the base of the tail. When I bathe her, I use an oatmeal/aloe shampoo.

 

[strollingbones]

mites, ringworm, there could be a could of things...i always look at food first...

but that is a good food...okay first thing i would change is the food...i would put her on lamb and rice..tufts are the way poodles shed...they dont shed hair but will loose tuffs...last vet visit would have been?

now i am not much for mixing dry and wet...i go with a dry and lots of water....

 

[strollingbones]

i would also have a vet look into this...i might even hold off on grooming till the skin condition was taken care of....she will just look like a lamb...

 

[strollingbones]

examine the skin ..closely...do you have a black light by chance?

 

[strollingbones]

is she getting enough exercise..they need a lot...

 

[WillowTree]

My jack russell terrorist had red itchy skin. Ya know what I did. I used that selsun blue shampoo on him and it helps him a lot. suds him up and leave it on a few minutes then rinse thouroughly. Worth a try. Also a good doggie shampoo is Nova Pearls.

 

[Coyote]

Allergies are not uncommon in poodles and white dogs (if she is white) are even more prone to skin problems associated with allergies. They typically show up 6 months to 3 yrs of age so it could be the problem especially if she is digging so hard she is leaving tufts of hair. I'd ask your vet about checking her for it before she damages her skin. One of the frustrating things about allergies (and I've had dogs with them) is that the itch-scratch cycle releases more and more histamines (I think that is what they are called) that in turn increase itchiness, plus - the skin damage can quickly lead to secondary bacterial and yeast infections that increase itching. Does she have any problems with her ears?

 

[strollingbones]

nova pearls is a good shampoo...i use it on the dobie...yea take the mutto to the vet....skin scrapings...100 of dollars..you got to rule out the skin infections etc.

 

[Nosmo King]

She's white, alright! With an apricot streak down the middle of her back. We go for a daily walk (better than a mile) every day weather permitting. That never seems to tire her out, because we go home to play yank the toy for an hour or so and then go to work learning to sit, roll over, play dead and sit up 'pretty'.

Her ears seem fine, but when she scratches them, she tends to whine a little.

I don't have a black light, but I think I can get hold of one. What should I look for under ultra violet?

I'll call the vet this weekend, if all does not go well with the groomer.

 

[Nosmo King]

mites, ringworm, there could be a could of things...i always look at food first...

but that is a good food...okay first thing i would change is the food...i would put her on lamb and rice..tufts are the way poodles shed...they dont shed hair but will loose tuffs...last vet visit would have been?

now i am not much for mixing dry and wet...i go with a dry and lots of water....

She picks out any Eukanuba kibble that has no sauce from the Chef Michael's on it! She is pretty picky. I'll give her one egg (scrambled, she does not prefer over easy!). Someone recommended cottage cheese to combat potential allergies. I did not think dairy was a good idea, but I'm willing to try anything.

Mom took her to the vet on September 19. I was out of town and she was in charge of Daisy. The vet gave her a cortisone shot. No other follow up other than a course of anti-biotics. She is allergic to bee stings. She swallowed a bumble bee this past summer and Benadryl snapped her out of her reaction.

She gets plenty of fresh water every day.

 

[strollingbones]

look at the dry food..what is the main ingrediant...is there wheat in it or corn?

 

[strollingbones]

a dog that small i would consider a "raw" diet for.

 

[Coyote]

She's white, alright! With an apricot streak down the middle of her back. We go for a daily walk (better than a mile) every day weather permitting. That never seems to tire her out, because we go home to play yank the toy for an hour or so and then go to work learning to sit, roll over, play dead and sit up 'pretty'.

Her ears seem fine, but when she scratches them, she tends to whine a little.

I don't have a black light, but I think I can get hold of one. What should I look for under ultra violet?

I'll call the vet this weekend, if all does not go well with the groomer.

You sound like an above average dog owner with the exercise I would get her ears checked out though. For one - poodles are prone to ear problems due to hair in the ears and narrow canals, plus allergies will often go with yeast infections in the ears - it would be something you'd want to keep an eye on as they can flare up quickly. Poodles are such smart dogs too - I bet she loves learning

 

[Nosmo King]

She's white, alright! With an apricot streak down the middle of her back. We go for a daily walk (better than a mile) every day weather permitting. That never seems to tire her out, because we go home to play yank the toy for an hour or so and then go to work learning to sit, roll over, play dead and sit up 'pretty'.

Her ears seem fine, but when she scratches them, she tends to whine a little.

I don't have a black light, but I think I can get hold of one. What should I look for under ultra violet?

I'll call the vet this weekend, if all does not go well with the groomer.

You sound like an above average dog owner with the exercise I would get her ears checked out though. For one - poodles are prone to ear problems due to hair in the ears and narrow canals, plus allergies will often go with yeast infections in the ears - it would be something you'd want to keep an eye on as they can flare up quickly. Poodles are such smart dogs too - I bet she loves learning

She does love learning! She learned to jump up onto my shoulders when I whistle (while I'm sitting on the floor)

i have noticed that when she scratches her ears, she stops and smells her rear paw (that did the scratching). Is she telling me there is an infection in there? Her ears are pink and clear of hair, but she pays special close attention to her scratching paw.

 

[Coyote]

mites, ringworm, there could be a could of things...i always look at food first...

but that is a good food...okay first thing i would change is the food...i would put her on lamb and rice..tufts are the way poodles shed...they dont shed hair but will loose tuffs...last vet visit would have been?

now i am not much for mixing dry and wet...i go with a dry and lots of water....

She picks out any Eukanuba kibble that has no sauce from the Chef Michael's on it! She is pretty picky. I'll give her one egg (scrambled, she does not prefer over easy!). Someone recommended cottage cheese to combat potential allergies. I did not think dairy was a good idea, but I'm willing to try anything.

Mom took her to the vet on September 19. I was out of town and she was in charge of Daisy. The vet gave her a cortisone shot. No other follow up other than a course of anti-biotics. She is allergic to bee stings. She swallowed a bumble bee this past summer and Benadryl snapped her out of her reaction.

She gets plenty of fresh water every day.

So she had a cortisone shot for itching and now she's back to itching? Do you have any veterinary specialists that do allergy testing? Sometimes it's difficult to tell if it is food or inhalent allergies.

Here are some links that might be helpful:
Food Allergies
Food Allergies

 

[strollingbones]

do not put water in her ears.....

i still think the food is gonna be the cause...a black light sees ringworm...

 

[Coyote]

She's white, alright! With an apricot streak down the middle of her back. We go for a daily walk (better than a mile) every day weather permitting. That never seems to tire her out, because we go home to play yank the toy for an hour or so and then go to work learning to sit, roll over, play dead and sit up 'pretty'.

Her ears seem fine, but when she scratches them, she tends to whine a little.

I don't have a black light, but I think I can get hold of one. What should I look for under ultra violet?

I'll call the vet this weekend, if all does not go well with the groomer.

You sound like an above average dog owner with the exercise I would get her ears checked out though. For one - poodles are prone to ear problems due to hair in the ears and narrow canals, plus allergies will often go with yeast infections in the ears - it would be something you'd want to keep an eye on as they can flare up quickly. Poodles are such smart dogs too - I bet she loves learning

She does love learning! She learned to jump up onto my shoulders when I whistle (while I'm sitting on the floor)

i have noticed that when she scratches her ears, she stops and smells her rear paw (that did the scratching). Is she telling me there is an infection in there? Her ears are pink and clear of hair, but she pays special close attention to her scratching paw.

I'm not sure...but I'm thinking if she is scratching them, there might be something cooking - not a bad idea to check it out. Is there any odor?