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Itching on the body
My dog got itches, she bites herself due to itches, given enough injections and tablets, it scratches, got wounds
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Dermatitis may be due to bacterial, fungal and parasitic infection . Please consult online
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get Dry after bath
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skin scrapping test
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This is due to dermatitis or infection which causes itching of skin.
Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin) is sometimes contact or due to allergies or infections or sometimes seen in association with disorders of internal organs, such as the liver, kidneys, or pancreas. Liver disease and diabetes
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Need to take up complete history and symptoms for correct diagnosis and accurate treatment strategy, So plz consult with full details
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To avoid self damage usage of muzzles and elizabeth collars will be useful in addition to the actual core treatment
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Dr. Sonali Choudhary
Veterinarian
7 yrs exp
Jammu
Please get this examined in person or online and then start treatment. Injections or tablets just to stop itching won't be a proper solution to the issue.
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Dr. M. Madeena Begum
Veterinary Physician
9 yrs exp
Chennai
Itchiness can happen due to many reasons, like skin infection (bacterial, fungal, mites, etc), allergies, hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiency, etc. Hence, it is always important to get tested and identify the root cause. So, the treatment will be specific and very effective.
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kind consult a vet on or offline and get the needed test done as soon as possible.
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