http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/itchy-skin1.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/itchy-skin1.rss Itchy Skin Remedies for Dogs on Earth Clinic, Your Source for Natural Cures! Wed, 22 May 13 01:54:00 -0500 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=RN_100930 /Pets/itchy-skin1.rss1 Fri, 12 Apr 13 17:35:27 -0500 Tinker from Surrey, Bc Canada writes: "I have a7lb. Yorkershire terrier, silky purebred. We\'ve been dealing with an itchy rash for over 2 years. Have exhausted all the vet Rx including allergy and steroid injections. Now he\'s getting vanectyl P 1/2 twice daily. He is gaining weight and needs to pee very frequently, often can\'t control and leaks. I have tried many different foods and now is on Royal Canin Anallergenic food. But the rash is still there. On his back he has scabs but his front has red and puss like rash. Frustrated, please help. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=ACV_93416 /Pets/itchy-skin1.rss2 Mon, 11 Mar 13 17:45:43 -0500 [YEA] Steve from Labelle, Florida writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar works for me! My Chow mix has had \"flea allergy\" ??? for years. Two vets, same thing, try benedril, etc. etc. I\'ve tried everything you could think of, nothing worked. Constant scratching, sore on leg that won\'t heal. Bald spots by tail that come and go. Couldn\'t find the organic ACV at w-dixie, but got a bottle of \"natural\" ACV. Everything they have on the shelf is \"filtered\". But mixed some up 1/2 and 1/2. Poured it on her, and I could tell a difference RIGHT AWAY! Dabbed some more on her leg sore, and her belly this morning, and what a difference! Thank you all for this information. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=SALMON_92854 /Pets/itchy-skin1.rss3 Mon, 25 Feb 13 16:58:28 -0600 [YEA] Kathryn4 from Owings, Maryland writes: "Sometimes the brand of dog food is lacking in nutirents, I found that one squirt of Salmon oil when I feed my dog made his forever itching skin go away and saved tremendous times of bathing him in all kinds of shampoos that did nothing! It works. He was always red and inflamed and now a thing of the past. The vets don\'t even tell you how to cure this. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=HDF_92192 /Pets/itchy-skin1.rss4 Sat, 09 Feb 13 06:43:27 -0600 Leslie from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada writes: "I have only now found this website and think it\'s wonderful. Many posts are years old however the problems seem to be the same year after year - so I thought I would give this information for those who are interested. Dogs that itch terribly, pull their fur out, scratch their ears till they are inflamed, lick and pull at their paws, and more, may have a yeast infection. This is for males too. A website that addresses this is: http//homemadedogfood.com. I have found it to be perfect for my Chihuahua and all his problems including this one. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=WS_92158 /Pets/itchy-skin1.rss5 Fri, 08 Feb 13 10:44:46 -0600 [YEA] Keith from Sheffield, South Yorkshire writes: "I have a 4 year old Yorkie that was scratching all the time. I was advised by the lady who cuts her that she suffers from dry skin and would benefit from oilie fish. Started her on approx. 1 tablespoon of wild tinned salmon each day and she stopped scratching within two days. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=RN_89813 /Pets/itchy-skin1.rss6 Thu, 13 Dec 12 10:20:18 -0600 Sarah from Crown Point, Indiana writes: "We have 3 indoor only cats. Lucy is our youngest cat being about 3 years old and we have had her since she was young. About a year ago we noticed that she had a small scab on her head (in between her eye and ear) that started to get bigger and bigger due to her scratching. We thought that perhaps it didn\'t heal because she kept scratching the scab off and so we got her an e-collar. We waited until it healed up completely and then took the e-collar off. She scratched the same spot raw again. We thought perhaps we took the e-collar off too soon and put it back on to heal again. We removed the e-collar the second time and she scratched her face raw again. I did some research online and thought perhaps she developed a food allergy. So I put her on diet for Sensitive Skin... No change. After more research, I put her on Duck Dry Food. Again, she is still scratching her face raw and living life in the e-collar. I took her to the vet and they gave her a shot of pregnisone. I the shot was supposed to work for a couple weeks, but only stopped her scratching for about one week. They checked her for ear mites and fleas - and she was clean. Our other two cats have no problems. I then tried a liquid skin irritant formula and it seemed to work. She was scratch free for a few months even after we stopped giving her the Natural Pet\'s liquid. After about three months of being scratch/scab free she started scratching again. I started her back up on the Natural Pet Liquid and this time it did not work. :( I also switched all my household cleaners to non-toxic all natural or organic cleaners. I have never switched her off of the Nature\'s Balance Duck Formula this whole time. I took her to the vet again and had a blood allergy test done. She tested positive for a couple types of weed allergies but that doesn\'t explain why she is scratching her face raw because she is an indoor pet and it\'s winter. The vet also gave her a strong shot of antibiotics which didn\'t help either. Then we tried giving Lucy Atopica - the \"claritin\" for cats. No change whatsoever... She is still scratching. They tested her urine for diabetes and she tested negative. I also tried a itch spray (which she hated) and putting caps on her back claws... all to no avail. The only other symptom, which comes and goes, is that she sounds semi-congested and will sound like she is clearing her throat. Her behavior is good and hasn\'t changed a bit. She still purrs regardless of living in the e-collar. We are at our wits end and have tried almost everything!!!! Can anybody help??? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=ACV_86661 /Pets/itchy-skin1.rss7 Fri, 05 Oct 12 21:42:44 -0500 [YEA] Lynn from Elmira, Ny writes: "OMG my poor dog has been going at it for 3months, scratching himself and I got red cider vinegar yesterday and he actually slept last nite. Gizzy is not all cured but looks calmer than he has in weeks. Happy dog lover Lynn " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=ACV_86504 /Pets/itchy-skin1.rss8 Wed, 03 Oct 12 09:24:44 -0500 Trish from Daytona Beach, Florida writes: "Hello, I have an american bulldog, and he loves our salt water pool. I mean it is \"his\" pool!! He\'s swimming at the least twice a day. His skin is itchy to the touch, I go to pet his back and he squirms to be itched! I was wondering if apple cider vinegar would help? Thanks, Trish " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=RN_86173 /Pets/itchy-skin1.rss9 Thu, 27 Sep 12 23:19:56 -0500 Mellybell from Ohio writes: "My English Setting has been eating a lot of spiders and \"thousand-leggers\" in the past 2 weeks-yuk! - and for the last week he\'s been really itchy, has a skin rash, and just doesn\'t seem to be feeling well. I asked our vet if the small amount of toxin in each bug could be building up in him and messing with his system, but she didn\'t think so. Any ideas on what we can do to help him? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=ACV_84575 /Pets/itchy-skin1.rss10 Wed, 29 Aug 12 14:29:46 -0500 [YEA] Connie from Topeka, Ks writes: "Hi, this has been a particularly dry summer in Kansas. My Keeshond had the most horrible skin rash and was scratching non stop.... read a lot of internet sites about what to do and found this site. I really did not like the thought of cortisone shots for him so got out the apple cider vinegar to see what results I could get. I put a teaspoon on some bread for him and rubbed him down with a half and half solution of vinegar water mix. He was bright red on his groin and I am sure it burned a bit but he was relived within minutes.... no more scratching. It has been a week now and his skin is almost completely cleared up.... Thank you so much for your site and the excellent information.... I used organic apple cider vinegar $4.00 dollars and saved hundreds of dollars of vet bills. Thanks again what a miracle.... " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=RN_75078 /Pets/itchy-skin1.rss11 Mon, 05 Mar 12 09:54:04 -0600 David from Melbourne Australia, Victoria, Australia writes: "Hi my name is David from melbourne australia. My dog pepsi started getting itchy spots that started of red and then black and scabs. She itches all night and day then the hair disappears in those spots. I have been to the vets and the gave her a course of anti biotics and a cortizone shot and I also washed her several times with honey and oatmeal soap, nothing really worked. I used dermaid cream from the chemist which helped but now it's started again on her stomach and legs. I was just reading about apple vinager cider. Does it really work or does mine sound like pepsi has a mange type of disease? I am very lost at the moment so any help would be great. Poor pepsi is also a stroke victim from years past, but she has so much spirit, even with this and her legs not working properly she is still so happy. Can someone help? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/itchy-skin.html&name=ACV_72890 /Pets/itchy-skin1.rss12 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-skin1.rss13 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-skin1.rss14 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-skin1.rss15 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-skin1.rss16 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-skin1.rss17 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-skin1.rss18 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-skin1.rss19 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-skin1.rss20 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-skin1.rss21 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-skin1.rss22 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-skin1.rss23 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=ACVY_52203 /Pets/itchy-skin1.rss24 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=ACVY_52204 /Pets/itchy-skin1.rss25 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."