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A Dachshund dog itching
2 Sep 2018

Does your dog have itchy skin?

2 mins to read
During spring and summer many dogs suffer from itchy and irritated skin. While this is often related to skin allergies, a dry itchy skin can also be due to an imbalance of oil and moisture in the skin. Here are some simple steps to help your itchy dog!
Skin and coat health

While itchy, irritated skin is most commonly related to skin allergies from grasses, pollens and other irritants, it can also be due to an imbalance of oil and moisture in the skin. Some shampoos common on the market, including some medicated ones, can also strip the skin of its natural oils causing dry, itchy, irritated skin and making your dog very uncomfortable.

Here are a few simple changes you can make to your dog’s grooming routine that will make them more comfortable, particularly over the warmer months.

5 simple steps to help your itchy dog:

  1. 1. Use a sulphate-free shampoo

    2. Use a sulphate-free shampoo such as PAW NutriDerm® Replenishing Shampoo, which is gentle a hypoallergenic, sulphate-free and soap-free formulation that will cleanse and moisturise with out stripping the skin of natural oils.

  2. 2. Condition your dog's coat and skin

    3. It is important to condition your dog's coat and skin after shampooing, to re‐hydrate and moisturise and to replenish the skin barrier. Grooming products with gentle moisturising ingredients, such as PAW NutriDerm® Replenishing Conditioner with ceramides and essential fatty acids, intensively nourish the skin for optimal skin hydration and maintaining a healthy skin barrier.

  3. 3. Groom your dog daily

    4. Groom your dog daily to keep their coat clean and help remove dirt and allergens that may irritate the skin. This is also a great way to spend quality time with your pet everyday.

  4. 4. A diet rich in omega 3 & 6 fatty acids

    5. Give your dog a diet rich in omega 3 & 6 fatty acids, or consider a dog‐specific oral omega supplement such as PAW Dermega® Omega 3 & 6 Oral Supplement to maintain coat and skin health.

  5. 5. Provide a cool shelter

    6. Where possible, provide a cool sheltered place for your dog to retreat to on really hot days.  If your pet is persistently showing any symptoms of skin issues such as itching, skin rashes, dry scaly skin, smelly greasy skin or increased odour, you should seek professional advice from your veterinarian.

Read more: INFOGRAPHIC - Dry and itchy skin in dogs

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