Natural Itch Relief For Your Dog

When your dog is itching constantly, it could mean he/she has allergies, fleas, ticks or other skin problems. Dogs get skin problems just like humans do. The skin can become dry and flaky, or red and irritated, and these problems are compounded if your dog is constantly fighting with fleas and ticks. There are also dog specific skin problems such as mange, which must be treated properly in order to provide the dog relief from these problems.

Many dog itch medications and over the counter solutions have harsh chemicals in them. Even something as simple as a flea collar, for intance, will say in the instructions to wash your hands well after handling it. Flea or tick medications tell you to wear rubber gloves when applying them. If these products are so dangerous to humans, why in the world do we continuously put them on our pets?

There are many other natural ways to help relieve your dog's itching. Which method will work best depends a lot on why the dog is itching to begin with. Keep in mind that just like humans, many of the most common dog skin problems are related to poor nutrition or health. By boosting their vitamin and mineral intake, you can often relieve these problems completely naturally.

A quick soothing relief for itching and irritation is to use diluted organic vinegar applied externally. Put it on with a cotton ball, or simply spray the dog's most irritating itching spots with it. You can also pour the solution over the worst areas, but be sure not to let it get in his eyes or ears. Another way to easily apply it is to simply dip his brush into the solution, then brush it onto him.

If your dog simply has dry flaky skin, then you'll need to add some additional fat to his diet. You can use standard fish or flax oil supplements, or feed the dog more fresh, real fish instead. Fish and flax oil are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, and these are essential to daily health in both animals and humans. Feeding these to your dog will help get rid of his/her dry skin, and his coat will become much glossier and softer. As the skin dryness clears his itching will also be relieved.

Be sure you're treating your dog for potential flea problems too. Feed him garlic about three times a week to keep fleas away, or put a teaspoon of organic vinegar in his water dish. Alternatively using the lemon water mix or a lemon balm or lemon grass essential oil will keep the fleas away and relieve itching as well.

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