http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/itchy-skin.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/itchy-skin.rss Itchy Skin Remedies for Dogs on Earth Clinic, Your Source for Natural Cures! Mon, 13 Feb 12 00:22:10 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=ACV_72890 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss1 Thu, 02 Feb 12 23:05:40 -0600 [YEA] Julia from Melbourne, Victoria Australia writes: "Thank you all so much for the info on ACV. My Schnauzer has been scratching for quite a number of years. However she has been exceptionally bad for the past month. Recently I found a red spot in the groin area, black and red spots on her leg. I bought a bottle of ACV and started using on the night. The following I morning saw a huge improvement in both spots. The itching stopped almost immediately, she has become a much calmer and happier dog, it's like a miracle cure. Thank you all very much for your input. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=RN_67649 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss2 Thu, 24 Nov 11 17:23:22 -0600 Kerbar771 from Tampa, Florida, Usa writes: "My 11 yr. old daschund was walked on the front lawn last month and in less than a week, he was biting himself. He doesn't have any fleas, but he has two big bald spots on his back, and it is scaly dry skin flakes. It is around his face as well as his feet and portion of his tail. I cannot afford the vet but have been reading all these remedies. I have tried some sulfur medicated shampoo which seems to help for about a day and a half or two, but it goes back to the scaly. I have bought him a cone collar so he does not bite himself. I had used the Apple Cider Vinegar one time which I had noticed the next day it flaked his skin so badly I had to rub him down with olive oil, and then tried some coconut oil. Had to give him another bath about 4 days later. The dryness is around his eyes I feel so bad for him. His appetite is great, he eats anything. He is still active but he looks awful!! Is the Apple Cider Vinegar supposed to flake the skin so badly? Would the borax solution do the same thing? I changed his food 2 x, I had got him the good stuff which did not make a difference. What can I do for his face??? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=RN_66756 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss3 Fri, 11 Nov 11 09:57:58 -0600 Suzy from Oakland, Usa writes: "Greetings, My 3 year old cat (strictly indoors) has recently developed an inflamed chin which spread to itchy spots on his neck and other areas. I treated him with aloe vera gel, changed water dish to ceramic, and treated him for fleas. It kept getting worse so vet recommended the cortisone injection. Three months later, the condition returned, again the vet gave him the cortisone. Now two months later, it is reappearing and I am not going to keep having the cortisone injected into him. He licks and scratches himself practically all the time. I feed him very good canned food, Halo, Natural Balance, Natural Instinct and others. He is very picky and has always been so. The only thing that he always likes is the dry food "Bench & Field, Holistic Natural Feline Formula". I want to help his immune system restore itself and whatever else I need to do. Please advise. Thank You! p.s. my younger one year old cat is fine. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=RN_66536 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss4 Sun, 06 Nov 11 19:04:48 -0600 Pitty Girl from Hamilton, Ontario writes: "My 5 year old Pitbull has scratched for the last couple years. I have tried hundreds of dollars on vet prescribed medication. I have switched her food a million times, I now give her something called aloe pet for hot spots and itchy skin. It helps but doesn't get rid of it. My vet thought it was mites but I have tried everything he has given her and it doesn't help. At most she will get temporary relief, but it always comes back. The insides of her ears are red she scratches herself raw, loosing fur in some spots. And has bumps that almost look like scar tissue.. Please someone tell me something to help rid my girl of this pain and irritation! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=ACV_66405 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss5 Thu, 03 Nov 11 22:38:13 -0500 [YEA] Cindy from Gasport, Ny/usa writes: "My dog just started itching out of the blue this summer. I took him to the vet twice they told me it was allergies so I gave him benadryl that didn't help him at all. I think I tried every thing under the sun to give him relief. Nothing worked till I found this site about the ACV- to my surprise it worked. He has itched just a little bit since I put it on him today I think we both might get some sleep tonight thank you for the ACV remedy. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=RN_66148 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss6 Sun, 30 Oct 11 20:59:20 -0500 Kathy from Middle Island, Ny writes: "I have a 3 year old black lab mix. He has a beautiful coat but recently has started licking his paws and then rubbing/scratching his eyes. He also flaps his ears shaking his head from side to side in addition to sneezing sometimes. He has worn away the fur around his eyes and a little on his nose. Also his paws where he licks them a little bit. He has been to the vet about 4 times for this, steroid shots worked for a few months the first time but since then hes been back and forth. I'm starting to lose faith in my vet. So he's been on antibiotics, prednisone and Amitriptyline for anxiety. He's afraid of everything, and can't seem to settle down. He sometimes barks and growl at people while he's afraid at the same time. I have tried a grain free dog food with no improvement. Really smart dog too. I know this is rather long but I am at my wits end. Any advice would be appreciated. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=DC_64886 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss7 Mon, 10 Oct 11 17:10:41 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Denise from Stockton, Ca writes: "I went this website to see if Yogurt would be helpful for my dogs. I wanted to add that I use the herbal spice Turmeric every night in their food along with liquid aloe and I feed a totally grain free diet. It has really seemed to help. I have two very itchy boxers so I am always looking for ideas to help them. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=RN_63620 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss8 Tue, 20 Sep 11 10:28:31 -0500 Worried About My Jack from London, England writes: "I resenctly invested in a Jack Russell puppy for myself, and soon noticed that he was chewing his feet and tail till he bleed, I took him to the vet and they ran test with no diagnosis. They sent us away with antibiotics which even after completing the course he is still chewing till he bleeds, I brought him a protective collar in the hope that it would prevent him from chewing but he has found a way to get to his feet and tail. He also spends nearly evey second scratching and in between his toes it has something that looks kind of like atheletes foot. Could you tell me if any of this sounds like a yeast infection and if so what is the best thing I can do to help him and if its not, do you have any ideas of what it may be? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=RN_63076 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss9 Sun, 11 Sep 11 23:04:30 -0500 Nightrunnerwolf from Brattleboro, Vt, United States writes: "My dog is a 1 yr 10mo old border collie and he is constantly itching, scratching and chewing at himself. He doesnt have fleas and his coat and skin look fine but when I brush him I find dry skin on him. The house he is in is kept clean and none of the other animals have fleas or have this problem. I want too know what too do because he has chewed and scrathed himself raw too the point where he has nasty scabs. The vet said that he had fleas but he didnt find any on him and neither have we. I think its dry skin. But I want too know what I could do to releive his itching and biting. He wakes up in the middle of the night and scratches for the longest time. Im hoping its nothing serious. He doesnt seem to be having a reaction to anything we have. He is on the best food there is and he is drinking and eating out of steel bowls. Any suggestions?? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=RN_60281 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss10 Fri, 29 Jul 11 20:15:58 -0500 Sara from Old Bridge, New Jersey writes: "My sheltie is 2 yrs old and licks and bites his back paws and scratches. On allergy meds but dont like to give the medicine. I am looking for some natural/ non toxic solution that is not expensive. I have some sauve that is for dogs paws but he licks it off and I am not sure if that is good for him. He eats Blu Buffalo natural dry dog food. His treats are basic treats bone marrow, jerkey chicken strips Thanks for any help " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=ACV_58223 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss11 Tue, 21 Jun 11 22:34:48 -0500 Linda from Belton, Mo writes: "I have 3 male cats. One 3 yrs old I'll speak of because he's 10 times worst than the other 2. He's biting and licking his hair and scratching all the time. At first we thought he became Alger to the food so we changed it. Then we realized it was fleas but there was not that many. Last yr I bathed him in ACV and it helped. Now he's licking his and biting his hair and scratching and sores all over. We did everything to the floors we could. I tried putting ACV in there water, food, no good. So I decided to get a eye dropper and gave him half and half water and ACV led up to 1 tablespoon. Is this to much or not enough, how often sould I give this to them? And what else could I try? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=ACV_54248 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss12 Thu, 31 Mar 11 21:42:13 -0500 Alabama from Andalusia, Alabama writes: "I HAVE TWO INDOOR DOGS, THEY HAVE NO FLEAS AND THERES BEEN NO CHANGE IN THIER FOOD BUT THEY ARE SCRATCHING CONSTANTLY, I HAVE TRIED EVERTHING, I WOULD LIKE TO TRY THE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR BUT HOW MUCH DO I GIVE THEM ONE WEIGHS ABOUT 30 # AND ONE WEIGHS ABOUT 10. ALABAMA" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=CW_52207 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss13 Wed, 09 Feb 11 22:14:10 -0600 [YEA] Sue from Nashville, Tn writes: "Regarding Pets with itching and other skin problems: I have several dogs that itch from allergies and flea bites from time to time so I keep on hand a spray bottle of catalytic altered water. My dogs' itching, painful cut or scrape is relieved and starts to heal in minutes. I have seen it heal a cut better than those creams that are sold and it doesn't burn. I have used it on my own skin burns, cuts, itching etc. And I use nothing else. I have also used it to make medication or ACV work better for my dogs. The water can be found on the internet; but don't be fooled by imitations there is only one that will work. 1 oz. of the clear will make 1 gallon for future use. A couple of sprays up to a few sprays work to heal quickly. I want everyone to know that this catalytic altered water is a safe miracle cure thats been around since the 1980's and was even the subject on a popular news television show back then. That show still exists." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=ACVY_52204 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss14 Wed, 09 Feb 11 22:06:26 -0600 Nelson from Farmington, Connecticut writes: "our mixed chow started with nibbling and chewing his paws.. He worked his way up the legs and within two months was hairless in his paws, legs and belly.. He was given steroids, 4 twice daily pills and a shampoo. We changed his diet to freshly cooked chicken and sweet potatoes. Nothing worked. Omar crawled everywhere to satisfy the belly itch. Scratch and chew.. Night and day. Spent close to one thousand dollars. I decided to try the Apple Cider Vinegar and yogurt.. In one day.. He is itching less and wagging his tail.. I sprayed a 50/50 water-acv onto the skin and worked it into the skin. I also now give him several tablespoons of plain yogurt.. He likes it.. I think this is going to help.. He has an appointment with a dermatologist that will be a few more thousand.. But I am banking on the acv. I will use this intill our appointment.. This has been his first night in many months that he appears happy and not so itchy.. G-d bless.. this has been a g-d send." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=ACVY_52203 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss15 Wed, 09 Feb 11 22:06:25 -0600 [YEA] Nelson from Farmington, Connecticut writes: "our mixed chow started with nibbling and chewing his paws.. He worked his way up the legs and within two months was hairless in his paws, legs and belly.. He was given steroids, 4 twice daily pills and a shampoo. We changed his diet to freshly cooked chicken and sweet potatoes. Nothing worked. Omar crawled everywhere to satisfy the belly itch. Scratch and chew.. Night and day. Spent close to one thousand dollars. I decided to try the Apple Cider Vinegar and yogurt.. In one day.. He is itching less and wagging his tail.. I sprayed a 50/50 water-acv onto the skin and worked it into the skin. I also now give him several tablespoons of plain yogurt.. He likes it.. I think this is going to help.. He has an appointment with a dermatologist that will be a few more thousand.. But I am banking on the acv. I will use this intill our appointment.. This has been his first night in many months that he appears happy and not so itchy.. G-d bless.. this has been a g-d send." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=MDC_51432 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss16 Sat, 22 Jan 11 12:00:58 -0600 Diane from Chardon, Ohio writes: "For the dogs ears an all natural product that really works is vets best ear relief wash and dry. Keep the ears dry. My groomer recommended enyzme pro to add to food and I am trying that. (botanical dog) Also, if your dog has really bad sore skin try looking at dermagic-wonderful products to put on skin. Try to avoid any steroids or cordisones because they only will help short term and will rebound with worse skin worse than when started. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=RN_51431 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss17 Sat, 22 Jan 11 11:57:48 -0600 Debinpa from Harrisburg, Pa, Usa writes: "I have a 1 year old yorkie who has been scratching both sides of her face at her whiskers. I have taken her to the vet thinking it was her teeth, but he found nothing. I feel bad for her & I don't know what to do for her. Could it be a problem with the growing of the thick whiskers she that is causing the problem? Has anyone ever seen this before? She doesn't scratch other places." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=BHP_51241 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss18 Mon, 17 Jan 11 22:39:19 -0600 [BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] Roxies Mom from Atlanta, Ga writes: "My dog threw up after trying to lick herself and ingesting the borax & peroxide mixture. I will try with vinegar and see how that works. Not sure if this is safe, so I will update on her progress. I can say that after treatment she immediately stopped scratching which is a miracle for her. She is the itchiest dog I have ever seen! I really hope this works! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=RN_49341 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss19 Fri, 03 Dec 10 21:56:28 -0600 Blondie from Denver, Colorado, Usa writes: "Hi I have a 7 year old cairn terrier that developed a horrible itch in her pee area (vagina) at one point she actually had sores around it. My vet put her on steroids (which made her pee a lot). It did get rid of the sores, but she still itches horrible. She is overweight and cannot reach herself to itch the area. Poor thing spins circles on the floor. Does anyone know of an anti itch remedy? I will try anything to help her. My vet thinks its an auto immune disease like lupus. Thanks ahead of time! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=CS_48864 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss20 Sat, 20 Nov 10 11:48:27 -0600 [YEA] Pamela from High Springs, Fl. writes: "I had dachshund, that broke out with a skin rash, also my R. Ridge back, the Dr's started them both on cordacoze I didn't really like using the drugs. One day one of my friends saw his bleeding around his neck and stomach and suggested corn starch I got a hand ful of cornstarch and rub his neck and stomach and the next day he wasn't bleeding and 1 week later both dogs and no signs of the rash it was great. I was so excited this was so amazing, and I still use it today." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=RN_47248 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss21 Sun, 10 Oct 10 22:30:34 -0500 Buzybee from Savannah, Ga. Usa writes: "My dog max, is a german shepard and he is always licking and biting and itching, all the time, and I am so distressed at his condition but don't know what to do about the situation, I am tired of him taking the medications the vet gives him and now want an all natural fix for his problem. He is currently eating "pedigre dog food" and eats those purina dog chicken strips, and bacon beggin strips. He has been on these items since a pup, but now he is getting worse, and biting and licking more. What natural things can I use on him to improve this condition? I read on this web page about ACV, maybe I'll try that to see if it works. I am now using "tea tree" oil diluted an a cotton ball and putting socks on his feet! I need help. Thank you buzybee" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=RN_46924 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss22 Fri, 01 Oct 10 22:51:36 -0500 Tina from Worcester, Mass, United States writes: "My dog Snoopy has been scratching himself for about two week now, just as the fall is setting in. All summer long even with the heat, he was doing fine. What should I do?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=ML_45460 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss23 Thu, 26 Aug 10 11:37:16 -0500 [SIDE EFFECTS] Michelle from Normal, Il writes: "itching dog: I have tried everything to cure my dog of his itching and I think it is the flea and heart worm medicine called Revolution that is causing it. I just now found a list of side effects and "pruritus (itching), urticaria (welts, hives), and erythema (skin redness)" was listed. I am going to get him some old fashioned heart worm pills and find an alternative flea preventer. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=ACVCTTO_44174 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss24 Thu, 15 Jul 10 12:14:26 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Traveler from Santa Barbara, Ca, Usa writes: "Dog's Itchy Skin So with the summer-time and my dog spending a lot of time out in the backyard, and the dog park, he has gotten itchy skin. I've checked him for bugs and haven't found any, yet one of his nipples was scratched raw, his armpits were all dark pink, and he had several hotspots which has sebum around the scabby parts. I did two things, and he's almost all the way better but not all the way cured: 1. I took apple cider vinegar (not with the mother, the store didn't have it) and cut it half and half with water and put it in a spray bottle. This he got sprayed with a couple times a day all over in the belief that it would keep the bugs away and maybe help the spots. 2. I grabbed virgin coconut oil and added some tea tree oil to it and rubbed him down and tried to hit his hotspots. I did this two times with as full of a full-body rubdown as I could, and then two or three more times just spot applying. The next day after applying it the first time, his armpits were hardly pink at all. A week later, I've checked his hot spots and his scabs are now in chuncks around his hair, but no longer attached to his skin. I brushed his coat and skin really well with a hard bristle brush trying to stimulate the skin and pull up the chunks and then went through and did it by hand. He's itching a lot less but he's not all the way cured. I'd probably put him at maybe 85% better. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=COO_40516 /Pets/itchy-skin.rss25 Fri, 26 Mar 10 20:57:48 -0500 [YEA] Heidi from Chicago, Il, Usa writes: "My chocolate lab was scratching herself raw. We adjusted her diet, got special lotions and shampoos from the vet, even steroids. Nothing worked. We hated seeing our poor dog suffer so we mixed 1/2 cup of coconut oil with 2 drops of oil of oregano, rubbed it on her sores. By the next morning she was barely scratching at all!! All the sores healed and she has been happy and itch free!"