Dog biting himself???

[91@CCORD74]

wassup guys, i have a pitbull and for some reason lately he has been biting himself, I dont know wat the problem is. Do any of you guys ever had this problem with your dog and if so wat did you do to make him stop??

[ExplodingCake]

Flea

[JoshM]

Flea

Fleas.

[GenDBlade]

no. its just one flea

[ExplodingCake]

no. its just one flea

[JoshM]

no. its just one flea

lol.




OP, elaborate on the "biting" your dog is doing.
Is he "biting" as if his leg is a nice juicy piece of meat? Or just kind of nibbling as if he's "scratching" his leg.

[91@CCORD74]

lol.




OP, elaborate on the "biting" your dog is doing.
Is he "biting" as if his leg is a nice juicy piece of meat? Or just kind of nibbling as if he's "scratching" his leg.

he has spots of hair missing, like he is biting plugs of hair out, and I washes him weekly so I doubt its fleas but maybe

[JoshM]

he has spots of hair missing, like he is biting plugs of hair out, and I washes him weekly so I doubt its fleas but maybe

Fleas don't give a shit if they're wet.
Get Frontline.


You may want to take him to a vet if you don't see fleas. Could be a medical condition. My gma's dog used to chew off his own hair. He had a skin allergy to her room deodorizer (sp?).

[91@CCORD74]

Fleas don't give a shit if they're wet.
Get Frontline.


You may want to take him to a vet if you don't see fleas. Could be a medical condition. My gma's dog used to chew off his own hair. He had a skin allergy to her room deodorizer (sp?).

[Father Time]

You wash him weekly? It could be the soap you are using?

Washing a dog too frequently will dry out it's skin of the natural oils. What type of soap are you using? Is it fromulated for animals or are you using human soap? Not bieng a dick but human soap will dry out and irritate a dog's sensitive skin.

Try a different dog shampoo and follow it with a coat protectant as well.

[91@CCORD74]

You wash him weekly? It could be the soap you are using?

Washing a dog too frequently will dry out it's skin of the natural oils. What type of soap are you using? Is it fromulated for animals or are you using human soap? Not bieng a dick but human soap will dry out and irritate a dog's sensitive skin.

Try a different dog shampoo and follow it with a coat protectant as well.

I washes him with a dog shampoo, but what is this protective coat that you speak of?

[ChIoVnIdCa]

I washes him with a dog shampoo, but what is this protective coat that you speak of?

You probably should you done some research before getting a dog.. But since you have it now look it up


My dog isn't supposed to be washed more then once a month.. Going by the breed he is


If he keeps doing it ...... Bring him to the vet..

[lil_dcb7]

he's got the clap.

He been to Vegas recently?

[91@CCORD74]

You wash him weekly? It could be the soap you are using?

Washing a dog too frequently will dry out it's skin of the natural oils. What type of soap are you using? Is it fromulated for animals or are you using human soap? Not bieng a dick but human soap will dry out and irritate a dog's sensitive skin.

Try a different dog shampoo and follow it with a coat protectant as well.

I was told to use sulfer 8 shampoo and hair grease

[bcjammerx]

told by who? if it wasn't a vet you shouldn't have listened. Take your dog to the vet now, or give it to someone who will take care of it.

When plugs of hair are being bitten out you MUST seek professional help.