[mic2740]

I have a 4 year old male Shiba Inu. Up until about the last month, everything was good. For the last month, he started chewing on himself. He had actually chewed through a layer of skin on his tail. We took him to the vet, she couldn't figure out why he was, other than maybe allergy related. (he takes allergy prescription meds already). Finally, I had exhausted myself on the issue, so took him in to get a good grooming, as he has been biting at himself more often. They gave him a good treatment, removed alot of excess hair, and they said they found one flea on him. He came home yesterday from the doggie salon, and has already chewed a bald spot into his lower back by his tail. Yesterday, after the visit, I let him outside like usual, but just happened to watch him, and he pooped like usual, but this was the first time I saw him turn back around and eat it. I witnessed him doing it again this morning. These are the only times I've seen him eat it, but doesn't mean he hasn't before. We usually let him roam in the backyard until he barks to come inside. He's been eating Blue Buffalo dog food since August. This was recommended by his obedience class instructor. He seems to like it, but didn't know if that would be related or not. Could all of this be related to a food allergy or deficiency? If so, any recommendations on what food we should change to?

[CorkyMax]

Sounds like a flea allergy to me! Here is a link to a thread in here that may be informative for you: HELP!!!! My dog won't stop scratching, licking, and chewing on himself!! There are many posts/threads in this forum on this subject. If you go to top of page(s) in this forum---find the blue strip across the page with all the white words---click on the Search word--Enter the words flea allergy in the search box---Try the threads first (green dot indicates it) then maybe try posts after checking the threads. Many entries on this subject there!

A flea does not have to be on the dog at present time--The allergy happens from the bite but the flea can be long gone! Allergy can be severe and long lasting!