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Posted by Declan on February 6, 2007, at 12:08:21
My dog scratches.
He seems not to have fleas.
Therefore his condition is psychogenic.
Isn't this the standard?
Posted by alienatari on February 6, 2007, at 12:08:21
In reply to Diagnoses, posted by Declan on February 5, 2007, at 2:23:31
> My dog scratches.
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> He seems not to have fleas.
>
> Therefore his condition is psychogenic.
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> Isn't this the standard?Maybe he has scabies?
Posted by Declan on February 6, 2007, at 12:08:21
In reply to Re: Diagnoses, posted by alienatari on February 5, 2007, at 2:52:11
Maybe he needs Omega 3's?
Posted by alienatari on February 6, 2007, at 12:08:21
In reply to Re: Diagnoses » alienatari, posted by Declan on February 5, 2007, at 3:00:41
> Maybe he needs Omega 3's?
hehe maybe :) My dog has the same problem. She is scratching after several flea treatments, no fleas found. Maybe I have given her some kind of psychatric disorder. My Mother swears that I gave her OCD :P
Posted by yxibow on February 6, 2007, at 12:08:21
In reply to Re: Diagnoses, posted by alienatari on February 5, 2007, at 3:11:09
> > Maybe he needs Omega 3's?
>
> hehe maybe :) My dog has the same problem. She is scratching after several flea treatments, no fleas found. Maybe I have given her some kind of psychatric disorder. My Mother swears that I gave her OCD :PThey've actually given Prozac to dogs with symptoms of OCD believe it or not.
Posted by Declan on February 6, 2007, at 12:08:22
In reply to Re: Diagnoses, posted by alienatari on February 5, 2007, at 3:11:09
Something like psoriasis? That's Omega3s(?).
OCD? Well, animals are very sensitive (compared to us).
Our dog might be suffering from Housebound Syndrome.
Posted by Declan on February 6, 2007, at 12:08:22
In reply to Re: Diagnoses » alienatari, posted by yxibow on February 5, 2007, at 3:16:33
There's always Anipryl (deprenyl) I could give him, but given as it will extend the life of only one sex of beagle and I forget which, and I'm unsure of my feelings toward him, I'm not sure if I should give it to him.
Posted by alienatari on February 6, 2007, at 12:08:22
In reply to Re: Diagnoses » alienatari, posted by yxibow on February 5, 2007, at 3:16:33
For real? Gosh I hope my vet doesnt do that lol
> > > Maybe he needs Omega 3's?
> >
> > hehe maybe :) My dog has the same problem. She is scratching after several flea treatments, no fleas found. Maybe I have given her some kind of psychatric disorder. My Mother swears that I gave her OCD :P
>
> They've actually given Prozac to dogs with symptoms of OCD believe it or not.
Posted by alienatari on February 6, 2007, at 12:08:22
In reply to Re: Diagnoses » alienatari, posted by Declan on February 5, 2007, at 3:17:36
For real? Whats housebound syndrome?
> Something like psoriasis? That's Omega3s(?).
>
> OCD? Well, animals are very sensitive (compared to us).
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>
> Our dog might be suffering from Housebound Syndrome.
Posted by Quintal on February 6, 2007, at 12:08:22
In reply to Re: Diagnoses » alienatari, posted by yxibow on February 5, 2007, at 3:16:33
>They've actually given Prozac to dogs with symptoms of OCD believe it or not.
I read clomipramine was the only antidepressant licensed for use in dogs, but that was some years ago. They were using clomipramine to treat compulsive barking and tail chasing.
My dogs have had Celexa accidentally and Seroquel deliberately (hoping it would knock my Staffie x Doberman pup out for the day while I went to an appointment but seemed to have no effect - came back to find books shredded the furniture torn to ribbons).
Q
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on February 6, 2007, at 12:08:22
In reply to Re: Diagnoses » yxibow, posted by Quintal on February 5, 2007, at 10:01:17
The vet once suggested amytripaline once for my cat who was stressed out (and weeing everywhere) but luckily this vet is up on his research and suggested some sort of neutracetical to stop it. I nearly laughed out loud when I heard the vet!!
Kind regards
Meri
Posted by Phillipa on February 6, 2007, at 12:08:22
In reply to Re: Diagnoses, posted by Meri-Tuuli on February 5, 2007, at 10:12:15
My l7yr old lapsapoo took valium as he was blind and deaf poor baby. Love Phillipa
Posted by laima on February 6, 2007, at 12:08:22
In reply to Re: Diagnoses, posted by Phillipa on February 5, 2007, at 11:04:09
I read pets in the US are getting into prozac. It's all the rage.But seriously- your dog- mites?
Posted by Declan on February 6, 2007, at 12:08:22
In reply to Re: Diagnoses, posted by laima on February 5, 2007, at 19:48:59
Mites hey?
You can see them?
I guess they are very small.
Posted by laima on February 6, 2007, at 12:08:22
In reply to Re: Diagnoses » laima, posted by Declan on February 5, 2007, at 23:46:45
> Mites hey?
>
> You can see them?
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> I guess they are very small.Don't they cause skin troubles, like when they get into cat ears? I guess you'd need a maginifying glass to be sure.
Posted by gardenergirl on February 6, 2007, at 12:15:50
In reply to Diagnoses, posted by Declan on February 5, 2007, at 2:23:31
What about allergies? There are food allergies which can cause scratching and/or rubbing around the face, and adape which is environmental allergies. Adape can cause skin and/or respiratory issues. My dog has been on hydroxyzine HCL for years. She also has a special diet since she has food allergies as well--venison and potato. Lucky dog, eating "gourmet" if that equals expensive. I also have to use grooming products without fragrance and certain ingredients and a leave-in conditioner with hydrocortisone.
Our dog is the "poster dog" for canine allergies. She needs her own telethon to cover the vet bills. ;)
namaste
gg
Posted by Phillipa on February 6, 2007, at 12:24:10
In reply to Diagnoses, posted by Declan on February 5, 2007, at 2:23:31
I keep getting red raised bumps on my stomach that itch what do you think they are they come and go. Love Phillipa
Posted by Jo U.K on February 6, 2007, at 13:07:45
In reply to Re: Diagnoses, posted by Phillipa on February 6, 2007, at 12:24:10
Is it like a heat rash P?
Jo
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