Dog itch relief skin#
In addition to this, treatment aims to relieve the itch, prevent further skin inflammation and make the body tolerate the antigens, as atopic dermatitis in itself cannot be cured.
In cases of atopic dermatitis, where possible, the allergen should be avoided. With food allergies, once the ingredient your dog is allergic to has been identified through an elimination trial, the key ongoing preventative care involves ensuring your dog only eats a high-quality diet that excludes this ingredient. Allergies in dogs fall into three main categories: flea allergies (as discussed above), environmental – known as atopic dermatitis - (e.g., pollen, grass) and food. In the case of allergies as the cause of itchy skin, first, you will need to work with your vet to determine the allergen(s). Medication to reduce itching +/- skin inflammation In case of skin infection, the recommendation is to use antiseptic products as soothing products won’t allow to eliminate the germs that cause itch (see below). The line is available in Shampoo, Mousse for whole body application and Pads to aid with all sensitive areas. DOUXO ® S3 CALM line of products can be valuable in soothing your dog’s skin, while strengthening the damaged skin barrier and preventing adhesion of potentially pathogen bacteria. Not only do we need to soothe and protect the outer layers, especially the epidermis, but we also want to nourish and strengthen the skin so it can do its job as the body’s main protector and restore the balance of the protective microbiota for a complete and healthy skin barrier ecosystem. For the best results, it’s always good to have a three-pronged attack when dealing with the skin. Other formulations such as Mousses then play a valuable part as they are not washed off, meaning the ingredients are in contact with the skin for longer for an optimal performance. Shampoos can be used to cleanse the area, removing dirt, debris and allergens. Topical solutions are essential to soothe rapidly itchy, sensitive, irritated skin, bringing ingredients directly to where they are needed. Topical solutions to ease itchy skin and strengthen the skin barrier ecosystem Rubbing their body on surfaces for those hard-to-reach places.Overgrooming, excessively licking or even biting at an area.Although one of the main signs of itchy skin is, of course, scratching, it’s true that relieving an itch can manifest in other ways than scratching alone. What a nightmare for your dog and as a consequence for you. Some dogs will present with occasional, not very intense itch whereas others can spend their time scratch or lick, preventing them from playing and even sleeping. It depends notably on the cause of course, but also the intensity and frequency of itch manifestations. So, it is important to recognise your dog is suffering from pruritis ( itchy skin) and provide itch relief as soon as possible. If your dog has itchy skin, then you know about it! Keeping you awake at night with the constant thumping of the back leg as they scratch futilely trying to relieve the itch.
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