| Say you have an itch that just won't stop. What you | | | | 5. Make sure you buy good quality dog chow to |
| will most likely do (after almost scratching your skin | | | | boost your dog's immune system. Commercial grade |
| off!) is go directly to the nearest pharmacy and ask | | | | dog food is usually just filled with extenders that |
| the pharmacist for the most potent cortisone or | | | | have no additional nutritional value unlike good dog |
| antihistamine that their store has. Then you lather or | | | | food. |
| drink that drug up like there is no tomorrow. | | | | Solution |
| Having an excruciating back ache or a smashing | | | | But a dog cannot avoid skin rashes forever. Even if |
| headache is a nuisance but if you have a skin rash | | | | you are the most attentive, cleanest and most caring |
| you feel very, very itchy and it's like you're in living | | | | dog parent, he or she will still get skin rashes at one |
| hell and your nails aren't doing justice to what you | | | | point in his or her doggie life. So what do you do in |
| feel. | | | | times when your furry friend is scratching and |
| Now imagine the same unbearable skin rash, only this | | | | gnawing at his or her skin like crazy? |
| time, you cannot go to your favorite pharmacy and | | | | 1. First of all, give your dog a bath. Find a shampoo |
| you cannot just tell a doctor to treat you up | | | | that is both medicinal and at the same time, anti tick |
| because you cannot speak. Sounds like a real dreadful | | | | and fleas. |
| situation? Well, this is how your four-legged bundle of | | | | 2. Check the food that your dog eats. If you've just |
| joy actually feels when he or she has a dog skin rash! | | | | changed your dog's food brand, and he or she seems |
| Causes | | | | to have acquired the habit of scratching, then you |
| Dog skin rashes are very difficult to treat because | | | | may need to buy your old brand back because the |
| you never know what causes them. So, really the | | | | new one is making your poor pooch itch. Better yet, |
| best thing you can do for your beloved dog is to | | | | consider some of the natural diets. Type in "BARF |
| prevent the skin rashes from occurring. Here are | | | | diet" on the Internet and you'll find a lot of great |
| some ways on how you can avoid this from | | | | resources. Keep in mind that certain breeds are |
| happening: | | | | pre-disposed to certain allergies (I.e. Shih Tzus tend |
| 1. The number one cause of dog skin rashes are | | | | to be allergic to chicken). If, in any doubt, talk to a |
| external dog parasites such as ticks, fleas, lice and | | | | holistic minded veterinarian or nutritionist who can |
| mites. To avoid these external parasites, do not let | | | | show you the proper meal plan. |
| your dog play with strangers' pets unless you are | | | | 3. Some dogs are itching because they are restless. |
| sure they are not infected. Always keep your furry | | | | Giving your dog enough exercise might just do the |
| friend's house parasite free by cleaning it well and in | | | | trick. |
| case that parasites do attack, treat your dog with a | | | | 4. You may also consider purchasing products that |
| tick and flea shampoo or cream. | | | | specialize in treating dog skin rashes. There are a |
| 2. Internal parasites can also cause dog skin rashes | | | | variety out there but one of the most effective |
| so to avoid intestinal parasites, make sure that both | | | | ones I've ever seen contains the Mayan traditional |
| the water and food that your loyal dog takes in are | | | | herb Tepezcohuite. (In fact, I was so impressed with |
| clean. | | | | its natural abilities that I created an all-natural dog |
| 3. Comb or brush the coat of your dog regularly | | | | balm called K9 KlearUp around this compound - . It's |
| especially if your pup has thick and long hair. Tangled | | | | guaranteed to help clear up the 17 most common |
| hair can cause the skin to become irritated which can | | | | canine skin and coat problems). |
| lead to scratching. | | | | So there you have it, some simple solutions to help |
| 4. Find a shampoo that does not dry out your dog's | | | | get rid of a severe dog skin problem: skin rashes. |
| skin if you like to bathe your doggie regularly. | | | | Your dog should be wagging his tail again in no time! |