Why is my Labrador biting herself raw and crying from itching?

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My dog is a Labrador she’s 8 years old and recently she has been biting her self but to the point where she’s bitten all the hair out of the area and it’s bled and now it’s red flesh , she has done this on her leg and under her tail , I’m assured that it’s not flees as i’ve washed her with anti flee shampoo multiple times and she’s barley had any problems with that , she keeps on crying and turning on her back in order to scratch it , any ideas of what this may be ? I’m going to see a vet on Fri. Pet's info: Dog | Golden Labrador | Female | unspayed

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Biting and Scratching can be caused by various reasons such as fleas, mites ,fungal infection, bacterial infection and allergies. the first 4 needs to be ruled out before we start treating for allergies. in order to do that first de-flea Cola with a high quality flea treatment such as advantage spot on ( i do not recommend flea baths as they are not effective) , if it doesn't help - take her to the vet in order to check for/treat the other possibilities. If everything is ruled out, then an allergy treatment can be started. Usually an hypoallergenic food is a good way to start together with anti histamines. if it doesn't help - the best solution is a medication called Apoquel which treats allergies with great success and without side effects.

Why is my Labrador biting herself raw and crying from itching?

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