Puppy scratching a lot especially face
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wrote on 30 Mar 2021, 22:34 last edited by
She can be allergic to chicken. One of my dogs is exactly like this if I give him chicken in any form.
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replied to ashleyignacio on 30 Mar 2021, 23:07 last edited by
@ashleyignacio - Like noted many breeds have chicken allergies... not just Basenjis. Lamb is many times a trigger too. Corn for sure or beet pulp.... sometimes you can see the allergy very young, sometimes as they mature. One of my Basenji became so allergic to corn that she would just about bite the pads on her feet... once stopped NO issues.
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replied to JENGOSMonkey on 31 Mar 2021, 02:41 last edited by
@jengosmonkey thank you! I’ll definitely try that. When puppies teeth they usually scratch their mouths that hard? I was so worried when she started bleeding :(
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replied to eeeefarm on 31 Mar 2021, 02:45 last edited by
@eeeefarm there’s no hair loss thankfully. I’ve been logging her actions and monitoring her as closely as I can. I stopped the treats and she hasn’t been scratching vigorously thank goodness!
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wrote on 31 Mar 2021, 18:30 last edited by
time to visit the vet ????
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replied to MorseSA on 31 Mar 2021, 19:54 last edited by
Since the trigger might be the chicken, best to stop that and see if it gets better. Will take a few days for it to get out of their system. Not that a Vet visit is a not a good idea to rule out anything else. Since you have already noticed a difference, see if it continues to improve.
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wrote on 31 Mar 2021, 22:13 last edited by
Hi All,
Another note, please be careful using tea tree oil. I do not use it as it can be toxic.
Online it says the following-
Although products containing low concentrations of tea tree oil are not expected to be a problem in pets, the use of pure tea tree oil directly on the skin is potentially very serious in pets and should never be used. Exposure may cause ataxia, salivation, lethargy, coma and tremor.
Regards,
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wrote on 1 Apr 2021, 00:25 last edited by
If it is an allergic reaction to chicken, it could take up to 3 weeks for it to clear her system. Read ALL labels for food and treats carefully. I once bought something labeled lamb and it contained chicken.
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