Itchy Puppy

[Waffle&Bacon's Mom]

My puppy is now almost 6 months old and frequently scratches, though she doesn’t have any visible bumps or irritated spots. At one point, her fur started feeling a bit coarse, so we began giving her a multivitamin powder and omega-3 chews, which quickly made her coat softer—but the itching persists.
I initially fed her beef as her primary protein but switched to turkey, yet her itchiness remained the same. I don’t believe it’s environmental since she was already itchy before she was fully vaccinated and allowed outside. She also tested negative for mites, and I wash all their beds and linens using fragrance- and dye-free detergent.
Has anyone experienced something similar? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!

For reference this is her food / supplement regimen:
Probiotics
Multi Vitamin Powder
Omega 3 Chews
Bovine Colostrum
Raised Right Pets Frozen Lightly Cooked Turkey Puppy Growth Recipe

 

[2bullymama]

Where is she itching! Ears, heads or just all over?

 

[Waffle&Bacon's Mom]

Great question... her neck, legs and tummy mostly.

 

[2bullymama]

Hmm… try a little coconut oil in her food. Are you bathing her often?

 

[Waffle&Bacon's Mom]

Thanks for the suggestion. I started that yesterday. Fingers crossed. I don't bath her particularly often. Every 3-4 weeks. I also brush in a little bit of coconut oil every few days.

 

[2bullymama]

Back off the baths to maybe once a quarter. My guys are raw fed and only get a bath once maybe twice a year.

 

[ZensMom]

Thanks for the suggestion. I started that yesterday. Fingers crossed. I don't bath her particularly often. Every 3-4 weeks. I also brush in a little bit of coconut oil every few days.

Coconut oil every other day works miracles

 

[retiredcoastie]

Be careful how much coconut oil you put in the food. Too much can be harmful. I read Aloe Vera was good. Mine is going through this now at 6 months. Licking feet, scratching chest, and face. It was clearing up and now it horrible again