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My dog scratches until she bleeds. How can I stop her severe itching?
Updated on September 23, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed
Hello my dog keeps scratching herself to a point where she makes her self bleed what can we put her so she can stop scratching her self??
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Most Helpful Answer
Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on September 20, 2017
If she's this itchy, then there is some underlying condition like allergies or mange causing it. Either way, itchiness this severe needs prescription medication to really have an effect.
For now, you can try giving a bath with cool water and use a dog shampoo and conditioner with oatmeal or aloe in it. This will provide a little relief, but Ponkey really needs to see a vet to get this problem identified and properly treated.
I hope that helps and Ponkey gets better soon.
For now, you can try giving a bath with cool water and use a dog shampoo and conditioner with oatmeal or aloe in it. This will provide a little relief, but Ponkey really needs to see a vet to get this problem identified and properly treated.
I hope that helps and Ponkey gets better soon.
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