Natural Remedies for Getting Rid of Hives on Dogs

Dog hives, also known as Urticaria, are small red bumps that can appear on the dog's face, ears, skin and tongue. They are often caused by an allergic reaction to insect bites, food or chemicals. If the hives cause a dog's face to swell up or have trouble breathing, the dog should be taken to a vet immediately. If the hives only appear to cause itching, there are many natural remedies that will get rid of the hives.

  1. Oat Bath

    • Bathing your dog in oats is a great way to soothe your dog's skin. Pour two quarts water into a pot and bring it to a boil. Add one pound of organic oat straw to the boiling water and wait for it to soften. Wait for the mixture to cool down, and add it to your dog's bath water.

    Green Tea

    • Pour two cups water into a kettle, and let the water heat up to a boil. Place two green tea bags into a bowl, and then add the water. Let the tea bags steep in the water until it cools. Put your dog into a bathtub or go outside, and pour the green tea over your dog's hives. Let your dog dry naturally so the tea can take effect and get rid of the hives.

    Yellow Dock

    • Yellow dock is an herb that can be purchased from most health stores. Bring two cups water to a boil, and add one tablespoon of yellow dock to the water. Wait for the mixture to cool, and then pour it through a strainer. Pour the water over the dog's hives in a bathtub outside. Allow the dog's coat to air-dry.