Does Anyone Know What This Is?

CarrotTheFrenchie

New member
Joined
Sep 24, 2016
Messages
132
Reaction score
0
Carrot always scratches underneath her front armpits. I always check to see if she has a rash or anything, but in the past, I haven't seen anything. In the last two months though the scratching has increased. And yesterday I noticed what looks like a huge bruise in the area she's scratching. Do you think she's scratched so much she's bruised herself? I assume this is allergies, but it seems to be the only spot? And I also thought it might be her harness, but this spot is below where the harness hits. If it is allergies, is there any way she could have developed an allergy to PUMPKIN? It's the only food she gets consistently every day for awhile. I add pumpkin to her food to add fiber since the food she eats (Small Batch Dehydrated Raw) doens't contain a lot of fiber. I rotate flavors every two or so bags.

CarrotBruise1.jpg
CarrotBruise2.jpg
 

2bullymama

Moderator
Staff member
Joined
Apr 6, 2013
Messages
8,039
Reaction score
288
Carrot always scratches underneath her front armpits. I always check to see if she has a rash or anything, but in the past, I haven't seen anything. In the last two months though the scratching has increased. And yesterday I noticed what looks like a huge bruise in the area she's scratching. Do you think she's scratched so much she's bruised herself? I assume this is allergies, but it seems to be the only spot? And I also thought it might be her harness, but this spot is below where the harness hits. If it is allergies, is there any way she could have developed an allergy to PUMPKIN? It's the only food she gets consistently every day for awhile. I add pumpkin to her food to add fiber since the food she eats (Small Batch Dehydrated Raw) doens't contain a lot of fiber. I rotate flavors every two or so bags.

View attachment 11283
View attachment 11284

How old is she? Looks like it could be really dry skin?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 

Cbrugs

Moderator
Staff member
Joined
Aug 19, 2013
Messages
4,115
Reaction score
331
I would try rubbing a little coconut oil on it.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 

2bullymama

Moderator
Staff member
Joined
Apr 6, 2013
Messages
8,039
Reaction score
288
Yes... try the coconut oi


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 

dermich

New member
Joined
Dec 30, 2017
Messages
37
Reaction score
2
Does you pooch get Coconut Oil, Fish Oil in their diet?
These can really help with skin moisture.
 

CarrotTheFrenchie

New member
Joined
Sep 24, 2016
Messages
132
Reaction score
0
Does you pooch get Coconut Oil, Fish Oil in their diet?
These can really help with skin moisture.

She doesn't get fish out or coconut oil, but I'm thinking of adding some to her diet.

I started using Warren London's Hydrating butter on the spot and it's helped a little. But its still there. Although it's no longer red.
 

CarrotTheFrenchie

New member
Joined
Sep 24, 2016
Messages
132
Reaction score
0
If I also want to start feeding Carrot coconut oil, how much do you give to Jax and how often? I've also started giving her goat's milk as a probiotic. Carrot will be so excited if she also now gets some coconut oil! yum.
 

Cbrugs

Moderator
Staff member
Joined
Aug 19, 2013
Messages
4,115
Reaction score
331
If I also want to start feeding Carrot coconut oil, how much do you give to Jax and how often? I've also started giving her goat's milk as a probiotic. Carrot will be so excited if she also now gets some coconut oil! yum.

It’s 1/2 teaspoon per every 10 pounds but start at just 1/2 teaspoon and Work your way up to full dosage. I give it 3 times a week. Make sure you use raw extra Virgin coconut oil.

I have yet to hear of a dog that doesn’t like it!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
Top