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I have two pit bulls one 5 months old and the other one 10 months old they both have red dots on them and scratch like crazy. I have been giving them baths with the special shampoo the vet gave us and it seem not to be working and the 5 month old has been almost eating her front paws. What else can I do for her??? I see not fleas on them.

Submitted: 17 days and 13 hours ago.
Category: Dog
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Pet's Sex: Female
Pet's Age: <1

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took her to vet, gave us special shampoo, orange pills and red syrup med.

Posted by NancyH 17 days and 13 hours ago.

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This breed is really prone to skin problems. As you have two with the same issue I'd be suspicious of a skin parasite or fungal infection.

It might be something such as contagious mange mites which you can read about here

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_sarcoptic_mange.html

Or a skin infection with ringworm

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_ringworm.html

or a bacterial skin infection

http://www.e-doc.co.za/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=396

Dogs can have contact reactions to products such as rug cleaners, cedar beds, floor cleaners (say pinesol for one), chemicals including lawn chemicals, or even flea bites.

Even if you see no fleas just one bite from a flea can make an allergic dog itch all over so you may want to try using Frontline or Revolution to see if this clears the problem up.

Tick carried diseases can also cause red spotting and an itchy reaction to any infection of the skin can be one result.

If you are not seeing any response to the meds the vet gave you then you should call them to see if they want you to try something else. They should be able to change meds without having to see the dogs again.

Hope this helps you!

17 days and 13 hours ago.

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so how do i apply flea medicane (liquid on neck and back) if I am needing to give them baths 2x a wk? won't it just get washed off? and thank you for the other advice

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You can read up on flea meds here

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=545

and you will see that many are 'waterproof' after application.

Revolution and Frontline are considered water proof once they dry so you'd put the med on between bath days for it to be completely dry for the next bath.

If you found an answer helpful you can accept it and thanks!

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Expert: NancyH
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17 days and 13 hours ago.

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Thank you and have a Great Weekend :)

Posted by NancyH 17 days and 13 hours ago.

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Thanks for your accept - good luck with the pups! Hope they feel better soon!

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