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Natural Remedies for Itchy Dogs

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  Saturday, 7 May 2011 Dog Itchy Skin Itchy dog skin affects many more dogs these days than in the past.  This could be due to more allergens, such as pollens and pollution, in the air, more artificial or natural chemicals in their processed dog food etc. This article is written to aid you in finding the most helpful solution for you and your dog.  For more details to help solve the problem of your dog's itchiness, please take a look at my other blog  click here to see Below are some ideas and possible solutions to help you with your dog's problems.  It is best to first try and get a diagnosis from your Vet, so that you have an idea of what you are dealing with.  But, like everything, if you catch it early then hopefully it won't get worse. Evening Primrose oil or Flax Seed oil Capsules of Evening Primrose oil or Flax Seed oil may be helpful for dogs with eczema as they can be added to food.  Fish oils and Evening Primrose Oil or a mixture of both as in EfaVet prescribed by

Skin Problems in Dogs

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  Itchy Dog skin problems A number of problems which affect a lot of dogs, resulting in skin problems and lots of ways to help. TUESDAY, 19 JULY 2011 Itchy Dog Skin Problems This article is all about pruritus, eczema, dermatitis, skin inflammation, hot spots, allergies and mange in dogs and the causes, possible remedies and treatments available.  Please see my other blog here at: http://itchydogskin-naturalremedies.blogspot.com/2011/05/dog-itchy-skin-ingredients.html for home made recipes to help your dog’s skin. You need to find the best solution suitable for you, your dog and situation. Itchy, Scratchy Dog? Does your dog scratch, itch, lick his paws, shake his head as if he has water in his ears, chew or bite his skin? Any or all of these can be signs of skin or parasite problems. The proper medical term for a sensation within the skin that produces an urge to scratch, bite or lick, is called Pruritus. All dogs scratch at some time or other and for various reasons. If your dog scratc