Home Remedies for your Dog’s Itchy Skin

Itchy, flaky and dry skin is a common problem with dogs. They can be caused by a variety of things including fleas, food allergies and infection. Pet owners often do not have any idea about what to do with dry, flaky and itchy skin. Owners certainly do not want to pay expensive veterinarian fees and buy expensive pet products. Well, the good news is, they do not have to. There are lots of home remedies which can help you soothe your dog’s skin problems. 

Ear Mites

These are one of the most common things which cause your dog to scratch incessantly. You will often see your dog scratching the area around their ears. Get a cotton ball and soak it in mineral oil. Rub the cotton ball gently around your dog’s ear and swab your dog’s ear canal gently. However, you must remember that this is only a temporary solution. You will still need to consult your veterinarian for a permanent fix.  

Flaky and Itchy Skin

When it comes to itchy and flaky skin, there are lots of home remedies which you can use. You do not have to spend a lot of money because most of these things can be found right in your kitchen and those which are not can be purchased at low prices. One of the many things which you can use is Calendula extract. This is a topical liquid which can be applied on infected spots. Remember to use a few drops only on each spot.

Vitamin E is also very helpful. You can get this in capsule gels. Just break open the capsule and apply Vitamin E directly on the skin. You can also mix the pill or capsule with your dog’s food for it to be taken orally.

Fish oil will also hydrate your dog’s skin. It will encourage your dog’s skin to produce essential oils which is a must for great skin. Fish oil can be bought in capsule form or in liquid form. Just apply fish oil on the infected area.

Have oatmeal in your kitchen? Use it to relieve your dog. All you need to do is mix oatmeal with water and rub it on your dog’s skin. Leave it for 10 minutes then rinse with lukewarm water. 

Tea tree oil is not only good for humans; it is also good for dogs. All you need to do is spray it on your dog’s skin to prevent itching. Tea tree oil should be applied daily to get the best results.