Dog Skin Rash
Dog Skin Rashes: How to Treat them
Say you have an itch that just won't stop. What you will most likely do (after almost scratching your skin off!) is go directly to the nearest pharmacy and ask the pharmacist for the most potent cortisone or antihistamine that their store has. Then you lather or drink that drug up like there is no tomorrow.
Having an excruciating back ache or a smashing headache is a nuisance but if you have a skin rash you feel very, very itchy and it's like you're in living hell and your nails aren't doing justice to what you feel.
Now imagine the same unbearable skin rash, only this time, you cannot go to your favorite pharmacy and you cannot just tell a doctor to treat you up because you cannot speak. Sounds like a horrible scenario? Well, this is how your four-legged bundle of joy actually feels when he or she has a Dog Skin Rash!
Causes
Dog skin rashes are very difficult to treat because you never know what causes them. So, really the best thing you can do for your beloved dog is to prevent the skin rashes from occurring. Here are ways you can prevent this from occuring:
1. The number one cause of dog skin rashes are external dog parasites such as ticks, fleas, lice and mites. To avoid these external parasites, do not let your dog play with strangers' pets unless you are sure they are not infected. Always keep your furry friend's house parasite free by cleaning it well and in case that parasites do attack, treat your dog with a tick and flea shampoo or cream.
2. Internal parasites can also cause dog skin rashes so to avoid intestinal parasites, make sure that both the water and food that your loyal dog takes in are clean.
3. Comb or brush the coat of your dog regularly especially if your pup has thick and long hair. Tangled hair can cause the skin to become irritated which can lead to scratching.
4. Find a shampoo that does not dry out your dog's skin if you like to bathe your doggie regularly.
5. Make sure you buy good quality dog chow to boost your dog's immune system. Commercial grade dog food is usually just filled with extenders that have no additional nutritional value unlike good dog food.
Solution
But a dog cannot avoid skin rashes forever. Even if you are the most attentive, cleanest and most caring dog parent, he or she will still get skin rashes at one point in his or her doggie life. So what do you do in times when your furry friend is scratching and gnawing at his or her skin like crazy?
1. First of all, give your dog a bath. Find an anti-tick, anti-fleas medicinal shampoo.
2. Have a look at your dog's food. If you've just changed your dog's food brand, and he or she seems to have acquired the habit of scratching, then you may need to buy your old brand back because the new one is making your poor pooch itch. Better yet, consider some of the natural diets. Type in "BARF diet" on the Internet and you'll find a lot of great resources. Also remember that certain dog breeds are naturally pre-disposed to specific allergies (I.e. Shih Tzus tend to be allergic to chicken). If, in any doubt, talk to a holistic minded veterinarian or nutritionist who can show you the proper meal plan.
3. Some dogs are itching because they are restless. Giving your dog enough exercise might just do the trick.
4. You may also consider purchasing products that specialize in treating dog skin rashes. There are a variety out there but one of the most effective ones I've ever seen contains the Mayan traditional herb Tepezcohuite. (In fact, I was so impressed with its natural abilities that I created an all-natural dog balm called K9 KlearUp around this compound - www.k9klearup.com. It's guaranteed to help clear up the 17 most common canine skin and coat problems).
So there you have it, some simple solutions to help get rid of a severe dog skin problem: skin rashes. Your dog should be wagging his tail again in no time!
Brandon Roe is the publisher of "The Official Dog Coat and Skin Care Guide", a detailed guide to help your pooch's skin stay beautiful and healthy. Get your copy now at http://www.k9klearup.com/guide . Brandon also developed K9 KlearUp, the world's only organic pet balm that helps clear up the 17 most common dog skin problems... Guaranteed or your money back.
Help with my dogs skin rash?
My dog has a rash on his belly, I believe it is an allergic reaction to grass (he is a lab mix and they often have allergies to grass) I was wondering if anyone knew of any over the counter remedies to help with the itching.
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Puppy rash Can humans be affected ?
Our Puppy is scratching ad digging something terrible . we have tried different treatments with very little success .After handling we seem to have itching on our arms.Is there a dog skin rash that will effect humans in this way. Please no take him to the vet responses, we are aware of this. I am looking for on the spot info .
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Dog skin rash. Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
Lately, my dog had been scratching a lot. She's been leaving red marks on her stomach that eventually scab up. Just minor little cuts. But, just recently she scratched the side of her stomach so much that it turned bright red & swelled up. I don't know what it is. Could it be allergies? Should I give her Benadryl?
She has also been licking the inside of her front legs a lot. If she were a human, she would be licking the inside of where her elbows are (where the arm bends).
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Dog Skin Rash Problem?
ok.... so i have a 3 year old chihuahua/ min. pin. mix and he has been developing some kind of rash that started on the inner part of his hind legs and on his belly. recently it has spread a bit to his ribcage... he takes phenobarbital because he used to have seizures and is on flea/tic stuff. it hasn't spread to any of us yet or any other of our dogs /cat. we're going to take him to the vet either tomorrow or wednesday but i just want as much info as possible about whether it is an allergy or some kind of rash resulting from any of his medications.
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How to releive my dogs skin rash? What could it be?
Recently we took in a mistreated dog, we treated and removed her ticks and fleas and found her a new home, we were very careful to keep her distanced from our own two dogs. About a week or two after she left, Our dogs started itching frequently,I immediatly bathed them for fleas and used a flea comb finding about 6 fleas between the two of them. I also treated them with frontline, Washed all their bedding in hot water, I also sprayed all the furniture and places they lay with flea and tick spray,along with frequently vacuuming all furniture and floors as well. This seemed to work, However this past week One dog is itching all the time, Within a weeks time now, he has lots of tiny rashes with a raised welt/bump that are pink/red in color, these go from underneath his neck down his belly and up under neath his tail with a couple on the inside of his hind legs and on his backside. He is half yorkie and half pomerianian 2 years old and is healthy otherwise. He hasent had a change in diet/food lately, nor have I switched laundry detergents etc. My vet is not available until Monday afternoon, and I would like to help releive his itch NOW. I keep checking him for the fleas with the flea comb and bathing him and havent found anymore, could he still be irritated from the fleas? Could this be something else? and How can I relieve his itch for now? Can I use a cream like betamethasone dipropionate or give him a dose of childrens liquid benadryl? Please let me know. Help only please.. harassing me is no help , other than this he is very healthy and well taken care of so please dont harass and tell me Im a bad pet owner because I'm not.
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