My Chow Chow is itching, but it's not fleas. What are the remedies?

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My chow chow keeps on itching his skin, it's not fleas and I don't see hot spots, maybe could be just really dry skin, if so what's the best remedies ? Pet's info: Dog | Chow Chow | Male | neutered | 11 months and 29 days old | 55 lbs

Jennifer Ladd, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor pup! I will say that one condition I see commonly is flea allergic dermatitis. Very often I do not even find fleas on the animal! Reason being the dog develops an allergic reaction to the flea saliva. They can be bit only a few times and have a very severe reaction similar to some humans with bee stings. If he is itching at the base of his tail, I would venture to guess this is a flea allergy. It is possible, however, that it is something else .Fish oil can be a great natural anti-inflammatory and can improve skin and overall health. I often combine fish oils with a few drops of Vitamin E oil and place it atop their food. From a medical standpoint, treatments such as Apoquel( an oral pill), or Cytopoint (an injectable every 4-8 weeks) are two options to relieve the itching. I will say that in such a young dog, flea allergy is still at the top of my list. Good luck!

My Chow Chow is itching, but it's not fleas. What are the remedies?

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