Grooming Products for Dogs With Dry Skin

Dogs often have itchy skin caused by food and environmental allergies. Parasite bites also cause skin irritations on dogs. The common cause of these skin irritations is bacteria. Bacteria in the fillers in dog food, the air and from flea and tick bites break down in the digestive system of dogs, manifesting in skin irritations. Pesticides, air fresheners and insecticides also cause skin irritations on dogs. Grooming products can relieve dry skin.

  1. RenuPlex

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      Dogs lacking enzymes and zinc can have dry, irritated skin. RenuPlex medicated dog shampoo and conditioner moisturize the dog̵7;s skin with a combination of zinc-PCA, colloidal oatmeal, jojoba oil and other oils and silk protein. SkinPlex Plus is a product sold under the RenuPlex brand name. SkinPlex Plus replenishes enzyme and other nutrient deficiencies in the dog̵7;s system. Combing the topical treatment of medicated shampoo and conditioner with an oral supplement can help the dog's skin improve.

    Home Remedies

    • Cocker spaniels need grooming, or their long will become matted.

      Natural herbal remedies to treat your dog̵7;s dry skin can be found in your kitchen cabinets. Bathing your dog with Epsom salts, dried sage and thyme relieves itchy, dry skin. You can also spray your dog with cold chamomile tea to help reduce dry skin and itching. Juice from the aloe vera plant when rubbed on hot spots heals the dry skin irritation. When bathing a dog, be gentle because the skin is already irritated and hyper-sensitive. Also leave medicated shampoos and conditioners on for a few minutes before rinsing. The active ingredients in medicated products need time to absorb into the skin and work.

    Fur Butter

    • Collies have naturally long and dry hair.

      Fur Butter is a topical ointment for dogs with dry, itchy skin and brittle, damaged hair. The butter leaves the dog̵7;s hair silky and shiny. The natural oils in the butter combat itching and skin irritation caused from dry skin. Not only does Fur Butter help relieve dry skin, it leaves a rosemary and peppermint scent on your dog̵7;s hair that is appealing to both owner and dog alike. The Fur Butter is rich in conditioning oils and when massaged into hair down to the skin, it helps relieve itching and scratching.

    Groomer̵7;s Secrets

    • Groomer̵7;s Secrets is a compilation of natural ingredients that contains no dyes, sodium or perfumes. The healing of dry skin on your dog is all-natural with essences taken from flowers and plants. Silk protein, tea tree oil and other botanical elements are mixed to create a line of grooming products ranging from shampoos to deodorizers and natural skin conditioners. Groomer̵7;s Secret products are liquid, allowing the hair to become soaked and for conditioning to reach the skin easily. Pet owners can purchase the products in concentrate form and then mix with water as needed.