Itchy old dog

[AnimalLoverCatRescuer]

At work a woman is fostering a very old German Shepard/Wolf mix dog named Chief for us. Chief is a special extended protective custody case so he HAS an owner and will be going back to her. We have no idea when. The foster caregiver said that the poor dog has been so stressed that he is itching like crazy and gnawing at his paws. No hair loss yet or bleeding or anything like that. Just very itchy! Any suggestions as to what she can give the dog? Suppliments? Someone mentioned Castor & Pollux Brewer's Yeast and Garlic Tabs. Has anyone ever used that?

Ideally he would go to the vet but as a foster home she cannot do that unless there is a life threatening problem. Which this is not.

Thanks.

 

[LoveNewfies]

It is possible it is more of a stress issue than anything - perhaps a mild anxiety supplement would help.
Aside from that, B vitamins, omega 3 fatty acids from fish oil and vitamin E could be helpful if it is an issue with his skin. Consider, too, that it could be allergies.

 

[Brattina88]

What is he being fed?
Could be food or environment - hard to say!
Hope the baby feels better soon!