Desi has a space on his rear hip area that he was always chewing at. His fur is completely gone there. I showed it to my vet one time that we were there and he said that it is from the Rabies vaccine. It sometimes leaves a little 'vaccination mark' like we got when we were children. I think that Desi started chewing on it and probably made it worse. You can call your vet's office and ask where they give the rabies shot.
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of ma_gene_mom Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 12:26 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Skin issue.... Anyone ever run into this??? I have a male LH who seems to like to nibble at the base of his tail, he isn't damaging the skin just giving himself a crewcut on his butt. I have bathed him thinking the skin was the issue, he has no parasites/fleas/mites.....I tried spraying no chew, he seemed to chew more....so I am now using a product my sister uses on her dogs and horses that her holistic vet gave her, its a heavy skin cream [all natural] which seems to have stopped his nibbling. Food has not changed, I just would love to figure the trigger? He is happy, loveable, and loves playing with his sister but seems when she is napping he is nibbling.... They have chew toys, other toys.... Anyone ever run into this before?? Thank you Elaine
