How Do You Stop A Dog From Itching?
Every dog is going to itch and scratch, just like people. But you know what’s normal for your dog, and what’s not. When it gets to be too much and your dog is obviously in discomfort, here’s how to stop a dog from itching – from the most obvious solution to the extreme. Brush your dog to remove excess hair. When they shed in the warmer months, loose hair in the fur can cause itchy skin. Wash your dog with a quality conditioning shampoo, preferably one that’s all-natural. Leave the soap lathered on the skin for five minutes to allow it to deep condition. Be sure to rinse well, as any soap left on the skin can irritate the skin and cause itching. Pour a homemade oatmeal rinse over your dog and work it into her fur immediately after rinsing off the soap during the bath. Do not rinse the oatmeal rinse off. Simply dry as usual. To make the oatmeal rinse, soak two cups of dry oats in one quart of hot water. (You may want to double or triple the measurements for larger dogs.) Let it soak for
