When your dog is itchy, it\u2019s distressing for both of you. Wouldn\u2019t it be great if there was something you could do to give him instant relief? Well, you\u2019ll be happy to hear that there is.<\/p>\n
1. Check the ingredients on his food<\/strong> . One of the most common causes of itchy skin is allergies and specifically food allergies. A vet will almost always recommend changing an itchy dog’s food. Especially if he’s being fed “kibble” type dry food which usually contains fillers and preservatives. Ingredients to watch out for include corn wheat or soy which are common allergy triggers. Switch to a more natural food like Honest Kitchen<\/a> or Grandma Lucky’s<\/a> and of course make sure your dog always has plenty of fresh water.<\/p>\n 2. Check for fleas;<\/strong> another common cause of itching, but be careful, even if you can\u2019t see fleas, they may still be causing your dog grief. The lower back and base of the tail are typical spots for flea bites. As if the bites themselves weren’t bad enough dogs who are allergic to flea bites can scratch for several weeks after one flea bite. Of course we recommend all-natural anti itchy spray<\/a> ! Not only is it a safe and effective way to repel the little buggers but the formula contains no poisons or pesticides so even if your dog licks it off, it’s perfectly safe.<\/p>\n 3. Fish Oil<\/strong> has been shown to help with itching and also has anti inflammatory qualities. As an added benefit it also helps to make the coat shiner and more manageable. You can buy fish oil specifically for your pet from but your own pills are perfectly fine. If he balks at swallowing a pill (and we suspect he will) just puncture the outer skin of the capsule with a pin and squeeze the contents onto his food. Or make life easier and but it in a liquid form<\/a> and just pump it in the food.<\/p>\n 4. Wash your dog<\/strong> Bathe your dog regularly so that you get rid of dust and pollen that may have settled on his fur. (Bath time tips fort itchy dogs<\/a> ) Use a colloidal oatmeal shampoo <\/a> to reduce his skin inflammation and itch. Colloidal oatmeal has been approved by the FDA to ease itchy skin. Click here to read more about colloidal oatmeal .<\/a><\/p>\n 5. Cover it up! <\/strong>If your dog is scratching the same spot over and over, cover it up with a doggie Tshirt or doggie booties. By placing a barrier between your dog\u2019s claws and the abrasion you allow the irritation to heal and hopefully your dog will start thinking about something else! <\/p>\n 6. CHILLAX! <\/strong>If your dog is licking and scratching all night long keeping the both of your up, give him a few drops of a doggie calming tonic<\/a>. Your dog may be working himself into a frenzy and the scratching becomes a nervous habit. The Tonic won\u2019t cure the itchy skin, but it WILL relax and calm the both of you so you can both get some much needed sleep! If you think your dog\u2019s scratching is all in her mind, here are a couple of articles you may want to read. Your dog\u2019s constant scratching could be a habit and Is your dog\u2019s scratching all in his mind?<\/p>\n 7. Spot On!<\/strong> If your dog has a particular part of his body he\u2019s really scratching or chewing at, consider using an anti itch spray<\/a>. This is a convenient, easy to use spray with a unique nozzle to direct the spray to where it\u2019s really needed. That way you\u2019re not wetting the whole coat, and wasting the product on areas of the body where it\u2019s not needed. Its all natural ingredients quickly soothe the itch of hot spots. You\u2019ll notice your dog stop scratching straight away.<\/p>\n