It is not just humans that have to deal with skin allergies and infections. There are many dog skin allergies that you will find that you have to deal with. Some are extremely easy to help with but there will be some that take months to figure out what it is. The problem with being a dog is that they cannot care for themselves.
The first thing that you will need to do is find out what is causing the reaction. This will help you to prevent it from happening again and control it at the present time. You need to think about when the reaction first occurred and what you were doing at the time or just beforehand. There are many reasons why a dog can suddenly get an allergic reaction to something, whether they have been bitten by a strange insect or there is a change in the climate. Dogs can suffer from hay fever, just like humans, and they can have problems with new shampoos.
When you know the cause of the reaction, you will need to start cutting down on the chance of the exposure. This can be difficult in some cases, such as pollen allergies, but there are times that you can make one simple change. This is especially the case if you have tried new shampoo or a different type of dog food. Go back to what you were originally using or you could consider cooking your own meals for your pet. This will help you deal with some of the many dietary problems that occur.
While you are searching for a way to stop the exposure or finding the reason behind the allergy, you need to help your pet soothe the irritation. You can simply give your dog a bath in some warm water and use scent-free soaps to ease the skin and stop the burning sensation. Do this indoors to help prevent anything from the outside causing more of a problem. Baby shampoo is a great option because it is designed for sensitive skin.
You need to rinse the dog completely after washing it. You should consider adding some Epsom salts or apple cider vinegar to the water to help with the recovery process. Both aid with the healing and just soothing the irritation. You do not need to use a lot to get the best outcome. A benefit of Epsom salts is that they are also antibacterial, which can help to clear any infections that have occurred.
You need to start to find ways to help decrease the sensitivity in your dogs skin and one of the ways to do this is through oils. You can use sunflower oil with your pet's food, which will help to promote the skin to create its own oils. Omega 3 is another popular oil that will help with boosting the immune system and healing the reactions. You can add more oily fish to your animal's diet or you can guy supplements from the pet store. However, most dogs prefer not to take pills and will usually fight against you.
You could also find some creams at the pet store to help you with the soothing process. You should read the labels to make sure that the ingredients will not harm your dog any more but you will usually benefit from the prices being much lower than those that are prescribed.
Sometimes the dog skin allergies are so bad that no matter what you do you cannot clear it. When it comes to this, you will need to speak to your vet. She will have to find out the cause of the allergic reaction and will then be able to offer treatment for it. You vet can usually prescribe medication to help.
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