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  0 0 Sometimes it's a skin condition, allergy or nutritional deficiency. Sometimes it's doggy OCD because the pooch is bored and under exercised or stressed for some other reason. Colloidal oatmeal baths etc can help as can Benadryl. Omega fatty acids like fish oil can work miracles. Usually it seems to be the OCD though. Some dogs need a lot more attention than others and/or a lot more exercise. Any big changes lately? My dog will lick and chew himself raw if I go away for more than a week or so. Fleas can be a disaster for some dogs. Get a flea comb and use it. If you see some small flecks of black dirt keep hunting. You may turn up a flea. There is no such thing as "a flea" of course and if you find one there will be many many more on the dog. Getting fleas off your dog is one thing. Getting them out of your house is something else entirely. What kind of dog? Tom answered in Dogs about 1 year ago | Report 2 comments by Meltom and Tom… 0 0 its a taiwanese mountain dog. Shes a rescue Meltom commented about 1 year ago | Report 0 0 Rescue dogs are notorious for being extremely insecure and doing things like this. Mine is from the pound and used to do it all the time. Now he just does it when i'm gone for extended periods. What I did was take him with me everywhere for weeks. Everywhere except work, actually. Plus, lots of exercise. running and romping are like therapy to a dog. Tom commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 I am having this same problem. My dog has never had issues, and about two days before we moved to a new home, she started freaking out and is chewing herself raw. Took her to the vet, no fleas or evidence of them. Allergic reaction would have passed by now, I think (it's been almost 3 weeks) and she's still doing it. I have a cortisone spray & special allergy bath, and have been walking her much longer. bums me out :( I do think she's anxious & bored- she's moved from a house with a yard and full freedom, to a large apt, to a small downtown studio and all she does now is "sleep". legomyland answered in Dogs about 1 year ago | Report 1 comment by Rhias Hall… 0 0 If your vet can't find an underlying cause, try taking the dog for long walks, at least twice a day - and take him to the dog park as often as you can. He's used to having lots of exercise, and his new living situation doesn't allow him to burn off all of his energy. Rhias Hall commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 My dog scratches and bites, as well. Vet gave us special food, but it didnt help. Also gave us a steroid to take every other day until the itching stopped, which really helps, but not meant for long-term use. I have found that using special shampoo is the most effective short-term solution. Vet said it's probably an airborne allergy, and I can give my dog allergy shots when it gets bad. For now it's subdued as long as I bathe him once a week with his special shampoo. Mandaline answered in Dogs about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 Check her skin for mange or fleas. Something's irritating her. If you can't find something, take her to a vet. A healthy dog won't do this. CleverScreenName answered in Dogs about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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