How to Relieve Itching on a Dog

If you have ever been to a pet store, you know how overwhelming buying pet products can be. There are so many kinds of shampoo that it's hard to decide what does what. If you want a shampoo that can help your pet stop itching, check out this simple and inexpensive method right here at the tips of your fingers.

Things You'll Need

  • Any dog shampoo other than the kind that gets rid of ticks and fleas
  • Tea tree oil
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Instructions

    • 1

      Take the shampoo and add 10 drops of tea tree oil to the bottle and shake well. Tea tree oil is an antiseptic, antifungal and an antimicrobial that helps to heal scratches and sores.

    • 2

      Wet down the dog and apply the shampoo generously to his coat and work in, like shampooing your own hair.

    • 3

      Let the shampoo stand for 3 minutes and than rinse off thoroughly from the dog's fur.