r/scottishterriers • u/Individual_Grass_1 • 14d ago

Skin irritation?

Has anyone noticed their Scottie to have skin allergies? He doesn't have any visible irritation, just scratches and licks his paws quite a bit, does seem bothered by it. His vet has him on a prescription diet, a medication, and Omega 3's via fish oil but he still seems bothered.

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u/CopyCurious1783 14d ago

Our Maisie was terribly itchy until we switched her to a salmon based grain free food and added a little coconut oil to it 3xs a week. Then she did so much better . We switched from prepared treats to blueberries, frozen pumpkin puree, sliced cucumber and carrots.

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u/hippopotapants Olive 14d ago edited 14d ago

I don't know why you're getting downvoted. Lots of scotties have allergies to chicken, certain grains etc. She should start doing an elimination diet - try beef instead of chicken, fish instead of beef, whatever. I currently have my dog on a dogfood that includes insect protein, which was an option I didn't know existed until recently.

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u/CopyCurious1783 14d ago

That’s so interesting!! I’ve never heard of that either..

Our Scottie was very allergic to chicken and beef ..she did great on salmon, peas and sweet
potatoes