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If you have an allergic, itchy dog, then you know that with the weather warming up and pollen in the air, your pet\u2019s skin problems are likely to get worse. Did you know that chemicals found in household commodities could exacerbate your pet\u2019s itchy skin issues? <\/span><\/p>\n Listed below are 9 everyday products that can be causing irritation and damage to your dog\u2019s sensitive skin.<\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What are some solutions? <\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n If chemical flea\u00a0repellents\u00a0bother your dog, try purchasing inexpensive electric flea traps for your home and use all-natural, diatomaceous earth in your yard and gardens. You can also use diatomaceous earth around the baseboards of your house as a flea\u00a0repellent. <\/span><\/p>\n Instead of chemical lawn fertilizers, spread corn gluten on your lawn and garden. Corn gluten is an organic fertilizer and weed killer that has become popular for use in residential lawns as well as school fields and golf courses. Additionally, corn gluten is safe for pets.<\/p>\n When your dogs are out on icy streets and sidewalks risking exposure to de-icing salts make sure they wear protective, waterproof \u201cpet boots\u201d to save their paws. You can try sand, kitty litter, or crushed cinder on icy walkways to keep from slipping, although those products won\u2019t melt the ice. Remember to wipe your pet\u2019s paws with an aloe vera-based baby wipe when coming in from the cold.<\/p>\n Keep all household cleaners and detergents locked away where your dogs can\u2019t get to them. Rinse all bedding and areas where the products are used for cleaning thoroughly with clear water. If possible, purchase all-natural, organic products labeled \u201cSafe For Pets.\u201d<\/p>\n When you start noticing your dog beginning to scratch red, irritated skin, try an all-natural, oatmeal based canine shampoo<\/a> to relieve the inflammation and itchiness associated with allergies. The colloidal oatmeal in the shampoo is one of the few organic products approved by the FDA to relieve itching caused by allergies and insect bites and also helps moisturize dry skin.<\/p>\n\n
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