Itchy chin

[Chinlove25]

I just got a 15 week old chin named Pichu last week. He seems to be scratching and grooming/biting more than I expected him to. It's not constant but he does do it a lot. I don't think he has dry skin, and his coat looks healthy. Is it normal for them to scratch often?

Thanks!

 

[caiti]

My chin scratches and grooms herself everyday. I wouldn't say all day, but a few times. You could blow on your chin's fur to see if it looks dry or red (it's easier than trying to part it with your hands usually).

 

[tunes]

How often was he getting dust baths? Too many dust baths can sometimes cause dry skin to develop.

 

[Chinlove25]

How often was he getting dust baths? Too many dust baths can sometimes cause dry skin to develop.

I'm not sure but I did notice that they had the bath house inside of the cage so that could be the problem. I have not given him his dust bath yet since I got him to see if it gets any better. If it is dry skin, is there anything I should do about it? Or will it get better on it's own now that he is not going to have so many dust baths? Thanks for all the help!