StaceyB Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Hi Guys, I think Gypsy may be allergic to something in our graden, she is always scratching. I know she doesn't have fleas because I treat her monthly with Revolution and I have been checking pretty thuroughly since she started scratching. Does anyone know of anyway to find out exactly what it might be or is there a shampoo I could use to help her? Or should i just bite the bullet and take her to the vet? She has only started scratching a lot since we moved into the new place - and unfortunatly it's a rental so we can't go ripping out the plants if they are causing a problem. Cheers Stacey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Were on her body is she scratching? That is the first step in working out what the problem is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyB Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 Pretty much everywhere Jules; neck, tummy, legs, and back when she can reach it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 There is a flea plague in NSW due to the weather and sometimes, when people before you have had cats, fleas can be worse. As it's all over it could be fleas. Alternatively, it could be Wandering Jew - dogs like it and will roll in it so it could be worth checking with your vet. There is a thread above called "red legs" and there's a link to a website about plant allergies. Check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyB Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 Thanks DogMad, I'll check out the other thread. It's not fleas, I check her pretty regularly and none of the cats have fleas or are scratching excessively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyB Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 Had a look at all the pics of possible offending plants and we don't have any of those in the garden. I have a feeling though that it might be a big bush we have growing along the back fence, I don't know the name, but it's got heaps of pale purple/blue flowers that grow in clusters and stick to things i.e dog fur, clothes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockerlover Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I know the bush your talking about but cant recall the name ;i have heard of other pets being allergic to it ;have you tried bathing her with malasab shampoo thats good for skin allergies Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyB Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 I'm going to get some Malasab shampoo on my way home tonight and I'll give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 When did you move? Is it possible its just in time with the spring/summer season? Flea allergies are the most common allergies, followed by Atopy, which is inhalent allergies. Things in the garden are usually irritants, rather than actual allergies involving the immune system. Wandering Jew is the main culprit in the garden. With regards to fleas, I was convinced my pup didn't have fleas. He was being treated every 2 weeks with revolution to rule out Scabies, but one night I watched him for an hour and I suddenly saw a flea crawling on him. With flea allergies, it just takes one bite for a dog to be insanely itchy. And revolution and other products don't stop the fleas from landing on the dog. They can still get a bite in before they die from the revolution. Malaseb will help with any secondary skin infections as a result of the itching. My advice would be to go see a vet, they can give you some short term medication to reduce the inflammation in the skin and hopefully break the itch/scratch cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I agree with Stormie , a Vet check to get something to give your poor dog relief from the itching and to hopefully nut out the culprit.Mention Atopy and Flea allergy dermatitis to your Vet do a google search for Atopy/Atopic Dermatitis and Flea Allergy Dermatitis- as Stormie says it takes just One bite from a flea to cause an aleergic reaction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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