How to Treat a Dog’s Skin Irritations
Skin irritation is one among the common issues that can affect your dog anytime for no particular reason. Human beings deal with skin irritations constantly, but they have hundreds of options available to deal with it in the form of medicines and creams etc. At the same time, there are many serious skin irritations that our dogs can become badly affected with as well. But due to the dogs’ thick skin coats, it is slightly more difficult to diagnose the exact skin problem in them and to fix them properly. We said it is difficult, NOT impossible at all. Solutions are available to treat Dog’s Skin Irritations.
Instructions
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Apply Oxy-Drops
Apply an Oxy-Drops’ solution to the affected area of your dog’s body as it one among the very useful remedies to treat the irritations. Grab a one cup of distilled water and pour in 1 teaspoon of oxy-drops. Mix well and then pour into a clean spray bottle. Seal well and apply to the affected area. -
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help
Omega-3 fatty acids also help in treating a Dog’s Skin Irritations as they put a stop to the allergies and soreness, dropping the rashes from happening. Omega-3 fatty acids are easily available in the market in both wet and hard dog food. However, it is recommended to add one teaspoon of pure omega-3 fatty acid oil to the food of your dog. -
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Flea and Tick Collar
Buy a uniquely designed flea and tick collar for your dog as it destroys fleas, ticks and their eggs that can be a cause of skin irritations in your dog. -
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Bath your Dog
Bath your dog at least twice a week in order to keep him/her clean and to do away with all possible irritants. Wide array of dog shampoos and conditioners are easily available in the market. However, an oatmeal shampoo and conditioners really work relieving from itching. Check out, How to Bathe Your Dog at Home. -
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Try Benadryl
Benadryl, also known as diphenhydramine, is another useful remedy to treat Dog’s skin irritations as it alleviates all the recurring and permanent allergy issues. So give your dog a small dose of oral or topical Benadryl. -
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Try Some Home Remedies
Given below are some simple but very useful home remedies to treat dog’s skin irritations:
Baking Soda: Add one teaspoon of baking soda to a small cup of water and stir until it forms a smooth solution. Now apply it to the affected area and rinse after 20 minutes.
Aloe Vera Cream or Gel: Apply some pure Aloe Vera Cream or Gel to your dog’s irritated skin and let it sit for few hours before rinsing off with water.
Coconut Oil: It helps in doing away with the dog’s skin dryness that is one among the major reasons of irritations. Apply some pure coconut oil and leave it for 6 to 8 hours until thoroughly penetrates into your dog’s skin.
Apple Cider Vinegar: Wash the affected area of your dog’s body and pat it dry. Now apply some apple cider vinegar and then leave for some time. Repeat it two to three times per week.
