2006-07-26 03:12:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Shampoo with oatmeal or tea tree oil. Watch the scent...unscented is best. For the chew spots, a spray called "Dr. Gold's Itch Relief Spray" works well. It has lidocaine to stop pain anc itching, hydracortozone to heal and a bitter taste to discourage chewing.
2006-07-26 03:22:56 · answer #1 · answered by groomingdiva_pgh 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately there really is no "best". the best thing to do is find out what your dog is allergic to via allergy test, then try to eliminate those things from the dogs environment. Some dogs are allergic to to many things (like my dog who is allergic to 29 different things). some vets will suggest allergy shots to hyposensitze the dog (build up immunity to these allergens) if the dog is itching uncontrollably ask your vet about a medication called "temeril" it will help take the edge off so the dog will not itch so much. it's not easy having a pet with allergies it is very frustrating watching the pet suffer. I go through it with my dog (yellow lab).
Good luck, hope this helps.
2006-07-26 03:46:01 · answer #2 · answered by dblplay22 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tea Tree Oil is soothing on their skin. It smells nice (minty) & you don't have to worry if your dog licks it. It's safe.
You can try also:
-soak & squeeze the water out lightly, black tea bag
-damp on itchy spot
-don't hold it too hard as it might fall in pieces
-soak wet cloth
-damp area
These are only short period of time as you might want to repeat.
2006-07-26 03:48:14 · answer #3 · answered by violetviolet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had success using Benedryl cream on my 11 year-old Schnauzer.
2006-07-26 03:57:39 · answer #4 · answered by davidosterberg1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋