Skye has started gnawing at her abdomen and it's starting to look sore. We can't see any obvious signs of fleas or tics or indeed anything that might be causing this. Any advice?

Any changes in food? Koda would chew on his abdomen and legs whenever I had him on a chicken-based food.

We've started feeding Skye on raw minced tripe and beef. Do you think that might be causing it?

Mishka gets this sometimes too. The only thing that stopped it for us was to keep her from jumping in the pool and if she did to quickly rinse her off. It's nearly gone on her now. Perhaps a good bath is in order with a nice shampoo. I'd recommend some, but I don't know if they're available over there.

arooroomom wrote:

Mishka gets this sometimes too. The only thing that stopped it for us was to keep her from jumping in the pool and if she did to quickly rinse her off. It's nearly gone on her now. Perhaps a good bath is in order with a nice shampoo. I'd recommend some, but I don't know if they're available over there.

Recommend away. If the brand isn't available here I can probably order it an get it shipped. Or maybe find a British equivalent.

I use a lot of Earthbaths products. Them and Cloudstar Buddy Wash.

You can also try coconut oil on the area and let that sit on it. I did that with Mishka also and then put a shirt on her so she wouldn't get it everywhere. Washed it off after 15 minutes or so.

arooroomom wrote:

I use a lot of Earthbaths products. Them and Cloudstar Buddy Wash.

You can also try coconut oil on the area and let that sit on it. I did that with Mishka also and then put a shirt on her so she wouldn't get it everywhere. Washed it off after 15 minutes or so.

I second Earthbath products. I use Earthbath and Bio-Groom products on my pack.

The coconut oil is also great for moisturizing the skin and coat if Skye's abdomen seems dry.

None of my dogs have ever exhibited the behavior that Skye is so I'm at a loss.

I'll send Earthbath an e-mail and see if they'll ship to the UK, or if not, can they tell me the ingredients so I can find a local equivalent.

I third Earth Bath. The oatmeal one is great.

I think everyone on here uses Earthbath, LOL! I use the oatmeal and aloe one on Rogue

I use the Oatmeal Earthbath as well.

lol Earthbath is awesome! i use mango on kale-fluff. as for the gnawing, hmmm he may not have fleas, but one bite from anything may be bothering him. some dogs are more sensitive to insect saliva than others.

Does the dog have any allergies? It may be allergies or something.