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Question
I don't know if that is what it is but my poodle has a itch and she scratches until she bleeds sometime and it's not flea's, her skin is delicate, is their something i can get to help her

Susan

Answer
Hi Susan,  You can get some cortisone from the vet which will relieve the sensation of the itch and can help her heal.  You need to find the cause of the itch though, whether it be dry skin, food allergies etc.  The cortisone is just a temporary fix until you can find out what is causing it and permanently fix it.  Hope this helps,

Dawn