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Skin allergies in dogs? 4 Surefire Ways to Stop Your Dog's Hellish Scratching and Chewing
Does your dog constantly scratch and chew himself to the point where all the noise and excitement almost drives you crazy? If that bothers you, just think about what he's doing to the dog, what with all that hellish itching that makes him scratch and chew. A dog skin allergy is most likely to blame. Do dogs really get skin allergies? Our canine friends develop allergies just like us. And just like us, they can be caused by dozens of different allergens – pollen, mold, fleas, mites, or even the food they eat. The difference is that an allergic reaction affects our nose and sinuses...
Skin allergies in dogs? 4 Surefire Ways to Stop Your Dog's Hellish Scratching and Chewing
Does your dog constantly scratch and chew himself to the point where all the noise and excitement almost drives you crazy? If that bothers you, just think about what he's doing to the dog, what with all that hellish itching that makes him scratch and chew. A dog skin allergy is most likely to blame.
Do dogs really get skin allergies?
Our canine friends develop allergies just like us. And just like us, they can be caused by dozens of different allergens – pollen, mold, fleas, mites, or even the food they eat. The difference is that an allergic reaction affects our nose and sinuses. In comparison, when a dog develops an allergy, it affects their skin - causing the hellish itching you see, as well as the scratching and biting.
Oatmeal for a dog skin allergy
Colloidal oatmeal is oatmeal that has been ground into a very fine powder. Simply add it to lukewarm water, soak your dog in the solution and try to keep him submerged for 10 minutes. If your dog cannot tolerate a 10-minute bath, try making a shampoo with the colloidal oatmeal and treating the dog that way. A colloidal oatmeal bath or shampoo is almost guaranteed to relieve the dog's allergy symptoms, but be aware that you may need to repeat the treatment in about three days.
Over-the-counter shampoos
Another way to treat a dog skin allergy at home is to use an over-the-counter shampoo designed to relieve the dog's symptoms. There are many such shampoos. Some of the most popular are Nova Pearls Sensitive Skin Dog Shampoo, Douxo Calm Shampoo, Demacool HC, Excel Hydrocortisone Spray and Vet's Best Dog Allergy Shampoo Oatmeal & Aloe Vera Shampoo.
A secret treatment
Here's a secret most vets won't tell you. You can actually use the same Goldbond Medicated Powder® that you use to cure your dog's itch - to cure his itch. Simply sprinkle the powder on the dog, being careful not to get any of it in the eyes. You also need to be careful that the dog does not lick the powder. Many dog owners have used Goldbond successfully, but note that the FDA has never tested and approved it for use on dogs.
Use an antihistamine
You can stop the histamine effects of dog allergens with an over-the-counter antihistamine, just as you would use to treat your own allergy. Just be sure to choose a product that only contains a diphenhydramine like Benadryl or a generic version of this antihistamine. You should use one 15 mg tablet per 50 pounds of the dog's body weight. If you have a small dog, simply use a sharp knife and split a tablet in half. Some of the most popular antihistamines you can give your dog—besides Benadryl—are Seldane, Tavist, Chlortrimeton, and Atarax.
You can help your dog with all that hellish itching that's driving you both crazy. Simply give your dog one of the four treatments described in this article and you'll both feel better in no time.
Inspired by Joy Peterson