Why are my puppies still itching and eating poop after vet visits?

You would be very unlucky to have all three dogs with skin allergy!! If you (or your vet) already ruled out fleas, mites and skin infection can be responsible for this presentation. A check up for one would be enough probably for all of them and some basic skin tests (skin scrapes for example) can rule out these differentials. I think a check up at your local veterinarian would be the best option. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures ) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would not recommend that you switch him yet as this may be completely coincidental. Nexgard is a great preventative and I would give it more time before switching to something else. Hopefully the scratching is not a reaction to it as that would be quite unusual. If the itchiness continues despite giving it a few days, that would likely be due to allergies rather than a cause of using Nexgard. It really comes down to figuring out what is causing his allergies so that they can be treated or the specific allergen avoided. A secondary infection is likely and also needs to be addressed. There are many things that can cause allergies though in most cases they can be broken down into 3 big categories: flea, food and environmental allergies. Allergies are usually worked up in a stepwise fashion starting with flea allergies as this is the easiest and cheapest to take care of. If not on a flea preventative, then it would be a good idea to get started on one. If already on one then it would be a good idea to change to something else (there are many new products out in the market). If not improved in 1-3 months then it is time to move on and check for food allergies by switching to a novel diet (new protein and new carbohydrate). If that does not seem to be the issue then you are left out having to check for environmental allergies which require blood and/or skin tests. Allergies can be very frustrating to deal with at first but so rewarding at the end when we are able to treat them effectively!

This is probably caused by an allergic reaction. first of all make sure you de-flea Jesse regularly every month with a high quality spot on (ex. Advantage) as fleas are by far the most common reason for these reactions. If the fleas are not the problem, it could be an allergic reaction to food or an environmental factor. this is more complicated to treat and will sometimes require medications such as Steroids, anti histamines or cyclosporin in order to stop the allergy.

This is probably due to an allergy, although it could also be infection or mites. First of all, in order to rule out skin parasites, you will need to treat with a high quality flea treatment, then ask the vet to perform a skin scrape - this might reveal an infection or a mite infestation. If all of those came back negative, the next step is to treat the allergy symptomatically and try to discover the cause of the allergy. Three main type of allergies are usually affecting pets: food allergies, flea and parasite related ones and environmental type (allergens coming from trees, pollens, dust etc etc). Some medications can be given by the vet in order to repair any possible skin lesions (like steroids and antibiotics). Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! That is not normal. This is possibly due to allergies. It really comes down to figuring out what is causing her allergies so that they can be treated or the specific allergen avoided. A secondary infection is likely and also needs to be addressed. This may also be mange and usually this is differentiated on a physical exam and basic cytology. There are many things that can cause allergies though in most cases they can be broken down into 3 big categories: flea, food and environmental allergies. Allergies are usually worked up in a stepwise fashion starting with flea allergies as this is the easiest and cheapest to take care of. If not on a flea preventative, then it would be a good idea to get started on one. If already on one then it would be a good idea to change to something else (there are many new products out in the market). If not improved in 1-3 months then it is time to move on and check for food allergies by switching to a novel diet (new protein and new carbohydrate). If that does not seem to be the issue then you are left out having to check for environmental allergies which require blood and/or skin tests. Allergies can be very frustrating to deal with at first but so rewarding at the end when we are able to treat them effectively!

If Sammy has been vomiting that frequently, we need to consider other causes in addition to allergies including parasites, gastrointestinal foreign body or intussusception, liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease. Since he is a puppy, a fecal exam, deworming and abdominal x-rays are strongly advised. Please follow up with your veterinarian to discuss these tests. As far as diets are concerned, a novel protein (rabbit, duck, venison, kangaroo) or hydrolyzed diet is recommended.

What a sweet face! I'm sorry that Kanga isn't feeling well. Ideally, get her to a vet. When there is blood in the stool that is always cause for concern. Take a stool sample in as well; its possible she has picked something up from the new pup, and/or is stressed from the new dog and that may be contributing to the blood in the stool. You can deworm every 2 weeks until 6 months of age, and this would be a wise approach with Kanga as well as the new dog. Be sure to use a monthly flea medication as well; that may be part of her itching. Mange would be a possible cause of the itching and hair loss. There are 2 types of mange in dogs. #1 ) Demodectic mange- is not uncommon in puppies, and is not contagious from dog to dog. Typically not itchy. #2) Sarcoptic mange - very itchy, very contagious, not age specific. She could also have an allergy, or an infection in her skin. Your vet may recommend doing a "skin scraping" to look for mites, or an impression smear (where a glass slide is pushed against the skin and looked at under a microscope) to determine the best treatment for the skin. My biggest concern for Kanga, though, is the GI troubles you are describing, with her having vomited and now having bloody stools. If she did have Parvo already, she will NOT get Parvo again. However, there are many other possible causes for gastroenteritis (inflammation of the GI tract) including: *worms, *protozoal parasites such as coccidia, *other viral causes such as coronavirus, *a bacterial imbalance which may be stress related, * dietary indiscretion (meaning a dog is eating mulch, trash, dead bunnies, etc) She could also potentially have a foreign body ( a rock, stuffing from a toy or bed, a bone, etc) that is causing a blockage in her intestine leading to the vomiting and diarrhea. Especially since you've got at least 2 problems here, (the skin and the GI symptoms), a visit to your vet is definitely indicated. You can try feeding a bland diet of plain cooked chicken and white rice, and deworm her and apply a topical flea medication such as Frontline, while you are waiting to get her in at the vet; but get her in as soon as you can. I hope that helps you! Good luck with Kanga!