How to Help an Itching Dog
It is important to take care of your dog's health, but internally and externally. If you notice your dog has been itching a great deal lately but know he or she doesn't have bugs, dry skin may be the cause. A number of conditions can cause dry skin. Use several types of treatment to help stop the itching.
Instructions
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Bathe your dog at least once a week with an oatmeal-based shampoo (the shampoo bottles will state if there is oatmeal in it ). The oatmeal will help relieve the itching .
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Leave the shampoo on for about 10 minutes. This will give the oatmeal time to sooth the skin.
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Brush your dog every day. Brushing will stimulate the hair follicles to product more oil. This oil will help moisturize the dry skin and keep your dog from itching.
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Use a topical skin ointment if your dog is still itching. Use a product such as calendula extract. The ointment has an anti-bacterial ingredients that will relieve the itchy skin. Use this ointment twice a day to gain the full benefits.
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Give your dog fish oil extracts (made specifically for dogs and not humans). You dog may not be getting enough of the daily vitamins and minerals required for a healthy diet and giving him fish oil will help cure skin problems.
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