Several things can affect your dogs coat and cause her to scratch. First you are on the right track with Frontline and another good product of the same nature would be BioSpot. Now that you have started remember that there are eggs that still are hatching in the enviorment. Next with the eggs you also will need to have your dog treated for worms and with this make sure on this track that your dog has had the yearly shots. (Rabies shots are required to be given by a lic. Vet. in most states and with good reason. Rabies kills, not just your pet but your family and can be brought into the home, not just by the farm dog, more and more in today's cities, with a no kill view, skunks which can carry rabies for years and pass on to young at birth live among our neighborhods and can come into contact with your beloved house dog.The reason for a vet. to give the shot is so that the shot is kept at the correct temp. when sold , and not left in the car or truck with dog food or groceries for several hours. The seven and one shots can be purchased in many ways, however again I reccomend looking for a weekend clinic or getting to know your local vet. in case of an ememrgency with your pet.) I digress, your dog after doing all of the above if still itching may have an inner ear infection or ear mites again, best treated by a vet and not with over the counter meds. as they can cause the ear drum to eurupt. Last but not least the dog can be allergic to cleaners used on your carpet, air fresheners and basic sprays used to clean in your home. These can be absorbed thru the pads of the dogs feet, where the dog sleeps or in general thru the air which is a great warning to you as to what you may be breathing without you knowing. Your vet may percribe a mild form of Benadryl however, it is best to first check all of the above first as any of the above can become more severe.
ACO Officer Tonni Canaday/Oklahoma/Emercency Livestock Management
