Ask Your Pet Question. Pet Experts Answer You ASAP.

(Not a Pet Question?)

My Jack Russel Terrier has scratched a bald spot on ...
Sent to Pet Experts April 24 03:31 PM

My Jack Russel Terrier has scratched a bald spot on her body. What can I do to relieve the itching problem?

 

Optional Information:
Age: 7; Female; Breed: Jack Russel Terrier

Already Tried:
neopsporin

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status:  Closed   Value: $15
Answer
April 24 3:40 PM (8 minutes and 33 seconds later)
         
REPLIEDCheck Mark
The first thing you need to do is figure out why she is scratching. Typical causes for itchiness is fleas or other bug bites, a food allergy, or an environmental allergy. You can give her benedryl to help control the itch until you figure out what is making her itch. The proper dosage is 1mg per pound of body weight. You can safely go to 2 mg. per pound, but start off with 1 and see how she does. You can continue the neoporin to help heal the damaged skin. Hope this helps :)

**Although a deposit was put down, I, PERSONALLY, don't get paid until you click the Accept button..your deposit remains with Just Answer**
1 Other Expert Agrees with this!
Picture
Gina -- animal care specialist -- 99% Positive Feedback on 1230 Pet Accepts
15+ yrs pet health care, breeder of English Mastiffs, barnyard, knowledgable aquarium keeper
Reply
April 24 3:46 PM (6 minutes and 42 seconds later)
         
Reply to Gina's Post: What is your exerpience with dogs?
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
April 24 3:48 PM (1 minute and 34 seconds later)
         
ACCEPTEDCheck Mark
I have been breeding and raising dogs for 17 years...5 years in a veterinary clinic...2 years at our local humane society. I have seen all types of injuries and medical problems :)

**Although a deposit was put down, I, PERSONALLY, don't get paid until you click the Accept button..your deposit remains with Just Answer**
Picture
Gina -- animal care specialist -- 99% Positive Feedback on 1230 Pet Accepts
15+ yrs pet health care, breeder of English Mastiffs, barnyard, knowledgable aquarium keeper
Think you can answer this question?
Login or Become an Expert

Related Answers

 

DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the Just Answer service comes from those individuals, not from Just Answer!, and that Just Answer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on Just Answer! are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. Just Answer! is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.

Just Answer! > Pet Health