Lab that is constantly itching

[carpsniperg2]

yeah i bet it would be somthing along the lines of a food allergy or allergic to somthing in the house or that it is around.

[ICEMAN]

People used to swear by used motor oil and/or kerosene where I grew up. I don't know if that's appropriate anymore, but it seemed to work.

What in heavens name are you talking about? 

[mjbskwim]

I have always heard not to bathe a water dog very much at all.It gets rid of the natural oils in their skin.I guess the newer shampoos are better,but unless the dog just rolled in the stinky,don't bathe it

And salt water is supposed to be good for them.That's were I bathe my dogs.
Yes without soap. Sheez,if I give them a proper bath,they are for sure to find a week old gutpile to roll in.

And I am with spending the $300+ on trying different foods.Lots of great foods out there that are made for dogs with allergies. $300-400 for a vet may not get an answers any how.
Good luck

[PolarBear]

Crabs?  Just get some of that blue ointment at the drug store and he'll be fine.

[wonder]

Been awhile since I last posted and gave some of you an update on my dog's itching problem.  Went to the vet probably 3 weeks ago and she prescribed Pyoben for him.  Lathered him up good and let it stand for about 10 minutes and he does much better now.  Reduced the itching about 80-90%.  The product in made by Virbac.  Anyone heard of this product and/or used it ?  Thanks again for all your feedback folks !