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Post by Kathy Fri Jan 25 2013, 16:51

Both hubby and me have noticed that Rocky has started to scratch a bit just recently, could this be put down to the cold weather drying his skin a little and the central heating being on a bit more ??

If so what can we do to relieve it for him ??
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Post by Mark Fri Jan 25 2013, 17:02

has he had a bath recently not sounding awful but depending on which shampoo you use can cause skin irritations. Could be a number of things though change of diet allergies etc Smile
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Post by Kathy Fri Jan 25 2013, 17:06

No to both, just seems an odd thing for him to do. Will see how it goes.
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Post by Keith Fri Jan 25 2013, 17:07

Has he been exposed to salt/grit for the snow by any chance?
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Post by Kathy Fri Jan 25 2013, 17:09

Keith wrote:Has he been exposed to salt/grit for the snow by any chance?

Could be, they had use something over at the park for clearing the driveway.
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Post by janey Fri Jan 25 2013, 17:14



Grit cab be a pain, slat, dampness and heating could well be part of it. I don't tend to give Moo creams, but you could use a baby wipe when you get home, and maybe some fish oil Xx Hope he is less itchy soon Smile
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Post by Keith Fri Jan 25 2013, 18:20

Kathy wrote:
Keith wrote:Has he been exposed to salt/grit for the snow by any chance?

Could be, they had use something over at the park for clearing the driveway.

May be time for a good undercoat brushing.
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