This summer my dog and i set out to find the best natural cures for her dry skin.
Natural anti itch for dogs.
Assuming that your dog can tolerate essential oils some good choices of essential oils for itchy dogs are lavender witch hazel rosemary and lemon.
Apple cider vinegar helps to relieve minor skin irritations has anti fungal and antibacterial properties and may even repel fleas if they are the ones causing the itching.
It s also great for itchy paws.
Lavender known for being anti fungal antiseptic antibacterial and antimicrobial witch hazel not really an essential oil but very soothing for most dogs on their skin.
Witch hazel works awesomely for soothing itchy skin.
If your pup is getting attacked by an itchy feeling try making a bottle of this anti itch spray for dogs.
This recipe was made by pet nutrition blogger rodney habib.
This is what finally helped relieve her itching.
Some wonderful things about witch hazel are that it s 100 percent natural smells fresh and doesn t stain furniture or carpets when you apply it to your dog.
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Otherwise follow the steps below.
You can apply evening primrose oil directly or give it to your dog orally.
Once boiling remove from heat and let it steep for about 5 minutes.
Chamomile and green teas are well known for their soothing anti inflammatory effects in humans but they work just as well for dogs too.
If your dog is dealing with hot itchy patches of skin try giving it a soothing soak in a chamomile or green tea bath.
Slice the lemon thinly including the rind and boil the slices.
To create this amazing anti itch tonic for dogs you will need a lemon some water and an applicator that s good for the dog s coat a sponge is best.
Let it cool down in the fridge overnight.
When i saw her pup last night she didn t even scratch herself once.
She whipped up a natural anti itch solution and it worked wonders.
Dilute it with an equal part of water and apply it to your dog s coat in a spray bottle or make a spray containing green tea to help soothe his skin.
Simply soak a cloth or cotton ball with witch hazel and rub it on your dog s skin.