Itching Around Front Legs

[ftm 3,357]

sorry to bother you all again lads /lasses- troy is 12 weeks old now [springer] and he does a lot of scratching to the back of his front legs- his backside is a little thin on hair also [he was like that when I got him] he is fine and healthy in every other way [little terror to tell the truth ] he is on dry food beta grey hound & was wondering if the food is triggering something off or could it be his bedding [straw] he has no fleas & been treated with fipronil drops any ideas please -billy

[chook1 184]

Try changing his food to a fish and potato one and see if it helps.

[sandymere 8,261]

Most allergies are triggered to environmental things like dust mites rather than food.

 

It's a little young for first presentation of atopic dermatitis but bare in mind. I'd go for cleaning kennel, treat for fleas etc and monitor.

[ftm 3,357]

been treated for fleas lads /lasses kennel will be cleaned out today and straw removed but ive a funny feeling could be food thankyou for replies -billy

[chook1 184]

Not nesacerally food allergies are becoming more common, with dermatitis would expect a lot more iching and not in just in a couple of place, try using vet bed for the pup, as its easily washed on a boil wash and drys quickly.

 

http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/pet-health-information/article/animal-health/allergy-general-in-dogs/428