My shitzu dog keeps scratching and biting himself. His stomach area is going black. No fleas etc?

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Rooster Cogburn , Rooster Cogburn, answered

Sounds like he might have one of several skin conditions causing this. Best thing to do is see your Vet and get the proper medicine to help him. My Basset has that problem here and there and the Vet gives me a prescription and it stops within a few days. Don't let the dog suffer, call your Vet.

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Bikergirl Anonymous answered

Could be any number of skin conditions .. Caused by something like a food or environmental allergy, or even an insect bite.  Until you are able to get him to the vet to have it diagnosed so you can treat it .. Try giving him a Benadryl (antihistimine) and see if it provides any relief. I believe the usual dosage for treating dogs is 1 mg/lb every 8 hours (three times daily) but can be doubled to 2mg/lb if needed.

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Cookie Roma answered

My dog used to have very itchy skin. I tried Benadryl which worked. Then my vet suggested o cut back slightly on her food and add a healthy oil to her food.  She's a 50/55 pound dog so I use a couple of tablespoons in each feeding.  I use grape seed but you can use evoo.  I've now been doing this for several years and it continues to work . 

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