Really Worried About Lola

[Bobbisox1]

Her scratching herself constantly, we’ve tried everything , changing shampoo, her food, my washing powder and softener, the Vets gave her steroids , it’s gone on for a few months now , tonight she was on my knee lying flat and I didn’t realise how her undercarriage is going bald with her scratching , I’ve tried antihistamine, we’re at our wits end now x

[anneasquith]

When Lola was on steroids ( a month or so ago) did her skin improve ?

[calmck]

I presume the vet has tested for sarcoptic mange. Does Lola sleep on your bed if so what does she lie on. Could it be a feather duvet

[Bobbisox1]

No Cats, she hates them :0(
No never been prescribed that ever APG

[Bobbisox1]

Actually it is a feather duvet calmck but we’ve only just changed from a Summer synthetic on in the last fortnight

[calmck]

Tomorrow I will look for the cream our dog was given for severe itching. He also had a short course of decreasing dose steroids over 8 days

[pastafreak]

Aside from fleas and possible allergies, has she been checked for mites, lice, bacterial or yeast infections?
Have you tried any home remedies such as baking soda to relieve the discomfort? I was recommended that for Sally when she showed symptoms of grass allergy.
I also found this to be helpful...Leucillin skin spray

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[Bobbisox1]

No AnneE,she continued to scratch but not as bad as now

[Bobbisox1]

Thanks Pasta, I’ll try anything

[pastafreak]

Oh...and I tried sudocream also.

[Bobbisox1]

Yes I’ve put that on her tonight x

[calmck]

You could also try oatmeal baths or aloe Vera. Google 7 natural remedies for itching in dogs on how to use these

[pastafreak]

Could she be allergic to flea treatment? Some are known to cause bad reactions.

[Gromit]

I have been looking after a highland terrier for 6 weeks because here owners have got Covid. Coincidentally, she is also a Lola.
When she arrived she was scratching all the time, and had scratch sores on her undercarriage. Apparently she had been like that for a few months.
She is now completely cured. Not sure what I have done. The only difference is More exercise in different environments, slightly different diet.
Is there anyone who could take her for a few weeks to see if it is environment or medical condition.

[Bobbisox1]

Not really Gromit, besides I’d miss here terribly , I suppose that’s selfish?

[Bobbisox1]

Calmck we’ve spent a fortune on remedies and will do again to help her

[pastafreak]

Bobbi...read the reviews on that Amazon link. Helped a lot of itchy dogs. Also good for wounds and all sorts.

[Bobbisox1]

Thank you Pasta, I will x

[calmck]

You could also try olive oil in her food twice a week. If her skin is not open mix equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water and bathe the area gently

[Bobbisox1]

You know summit?
I have to say this AB at its best
Many thanks to all of you , much appreciated it

[tamborine]

How often do you bathe your dog? My 3 dogs are rarely bathed & only if they have rolled in manure & stink p(fairy liquid shampoo). None of them scratch. There arefoxes they chase sometimes.