Is it common for Chows to itch a lot?

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Is it common for Chows to itch a lot?

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We've had our Chow for 3 months now and been concerned with how often he itches. The vet said its dry skin and recommended fish oil. The omega-3 treats we've been giving him for over a month now seem to be helping somewhat however, were still concerned. He mainly itches on the lower back area right above his tail. Were new Chow Chow parents and want to make sure our baby is ok. Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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Re: Is it common for Chows to itch a lot?

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I know that 2 of my dogs itch frequently, not due to fleas, and that when I give them sardines I see a marked reduction in the amount of scratching they do.
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Re: Is it common for Chows to itch a lot?

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They shouldn't itch a LOT. It very well could be allergies. My mix boy has allergies. Excess itching can and will cause bald patches.

I'd get a second opinion from another vet.
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Re: Is it common for Chows to itch a lot?

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Skin issues are common in Chows. There are many possible reasons and it's often difficult to isolate the primary cause. Aside from obvious things like flea/insect bites (a single bite could cause itching for some time) and foxtail/burrs, the most common causes seem to be allergy related. Did the vet say what might cause dry skin in a pup? How often (if you have) & how do you bathe him? What do you feed him? What's the climate where you live?
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Re: Is it common for Chows to itch a lot?

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Here we add a teaspoon of coconut oil on Doppler's meals which greatly helped on his dry skin and tummy problems.
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