| How can you stop dog itching? The constant | | | | skin can dry out. When this happens, the skin gets |
| scratching is painful for your dog, as well as annoying | | | | itchy. Without the right amounts and kinds of |
| to the both of you. To stop your dog's itching, you | | | | vitamins, minerals, EFAs, and proteins, your dog's |
| need to first figure out the cause, and that can take | | | | immune system can become hyper-sensitive. When |
| a lot time. Your dog needs help with the itching now! | | | | this occurs, the immune system attacks everything, |
| A tried-and-true natural remedy for dog itchy skin is | | | | causing allergy symptoms. |
| colloidal oatmeal shampoo. Lather your pooch up and | | | | This is why many people think their dogs have food |
| let it sit on his coat and skin for around 10 to 15 | | | | allergies. They itch and scratch without any physical |
| minutes. The shampoo's natural anti-inflammatory and | | | | evidence of a problem (fleas or mange). Most times it |
| anti-itching powers are incredible and fast working. | | | | is not an allergy to the food, but rather a |
| When bathing your dog, make sure to use only | | | | hyper-sensitive immune system on overdrive or skin |
| lukewarm to cool water - warm to hot water will | | | | that is drying out. |
| only aggravate their irritated skin more. Also, make | | | | If you believe this is the reason for your itchy dog, |
| sure you rinse all of the shampoo off - shampoo | | | | you need to treat it from the inside out. Making sure |
| residue is a common cause of itchy skin. And finally, | | | | that your dog is getting good, quality nutrients can |
| never rub a towel over your dog. Use the towel to | | | | help immensely in your quest to stop dog itching. |
| pat the excess water off - rubbing will further irritate | | | | To further speed up the healing process, you can |
| their skin. | | | | also add extra supplements to their dog food. These |
| The colloidal oatmeal shampoo will provide relief for | | | | specialized supplements are aimed at improving the |
| dog itching, but it is not permanent. You still need to | | | | health of the skin and coat, providing essential fatty |
| figure out what is causing the non-stop itching. Is it | | | | acids that the skin desperately needs. |
| fleas? Maybe your dog has allergies? Or it could even | | | | While feeding a healthy dog food will take a few |
| be mange. Another possibility that is often | | | | weeks to stop dog itching, the relief will be |
| over-looked is your dog's health, mainly his nutrition. | | | | permanent. As an added benefit, a healthy immune |
| If a dog is not getting all the necessary nutrients he | | | | system means your dog is less prone to other |
| needs , his skin and coat could pay the price. Without | | | | illnesses and disease as well. |
| the right amounts and right kinds of fats, your dog's | | | | |