TheCheekyMonster Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 For the last 2 weeks nala has been scratching the spot where her tail meets her back. She will go under a chair and rock back and forth all day pretty much. I cant get her to stop. She doesn't have fleas and I haven't changed their food or shampoo... any suggestions? The sounds she makes are horrible and I feel so bad for her. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 It is usually a flea. It may also be low grade hip pain- or it may just feel amazingly gooood ???? Doing it constantly suggests a habit/obsession if vet checks are all clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Could it be anal glands irritating her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pjrt Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I'd like a dollar for every time I have found fleas, or evidence of fleas, on dogs that come in with a " oh he doesn't have fleas! ". Also, a dog that is truly allergic to fleas can itch incessantly from ONE flea bite for up to 3 weeks. You may never even see the culprit. It sounds like classic flea itch so don't discount that and remain vigilant for fleas, or signs of 'flea dirt' which is flea faeces in the form of tiny black crumbs in the coat. If you think you have found flea dirt, put it on a wet tissue and see if it runs red, which will confirm it is flea dirt/poop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara8430 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Abbey had that the other week I ended up finding a couple of decent size sores right on the top of her tail, applied some neocort and they cleared up. I suspect she fell asleep in a pile of ants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Have to agree that it's the classic site for a flea bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karly101 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Is she actually on flea prevention? If not do it as you need to be 100% to rule it out. The other reason I've seen distress in that spot is from anal glands. If she is that distressed she sounds like a visit to the vet would help as they can give her something to relieve the itch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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