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Dog ripping out hair

  • 30-03-2015 2:29pm
    #1
    nichleih
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭


    We got a dog from the DSPCA in September and he has been tearing his hair out in one specific spot. Vet has no idea what it is, he was put on steroids which worked mildly but only until he finished the course. We have tried a collar but he is able to remove it. Currently we are using a tea tree oil cream for skin irritation (for dogs). Would anyone please have any idea about this. he is incredibly gentle but seems mostly to rip at it when he's alone, maybe anxiety?


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  • #2
    cocker5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,274 ✭✭✭cocker5


    nichleih wrote: »
    We got a dog from the DSPCA in September and he has been tearing his hair out in one specific spot. Vet has no idea what it is, he was put on steroids which worked mildly but only until he finished the course. We have tried a collar but he is able to remove it. Currently we are using a tea tree oil cream for skin irritation (for dogs). Would anyone please have any idea about this. he is incredibly gentle but seems mostly to rip at it when he's alone, maybe anxiety?

    It kinda sounds like anxiety... possibly a learned behaviour...

    how long is he alone per day? When you leave him do you leave something to occupy him for a bit?

    have you looked at rescue remedy for dogs, i used it in the early days with my guy and it did help relax him somewhat.

    http://www.dapdiffuser.com/

    The DAP plug in will help relax him also... I've heard excellent reports about it although never used it myself.

    what area is he pulling the hair out?


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