There are a variety of different medicines and treatments that you can use on your dog if they have allergies, like watery eyes or itchy, dry skin. However, many of these allergy medicines are chemical-based, which can sometimes cause other adverse reactions in your pet. Organic treatments can be used instead to ensure no other reactions occur when treating allergies.
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Topical Organic Remedies
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Natural herbs can be used to alleviate symptoms from allergies and are usually most effective when put into a shampoo and washed over the dog's body. Oat baths are typically the best type of herbal bath you can give your dog, as this greatly relieves itchy dry skin on the dog. Boil around 1 lb. of organic oat straw in 2 qt. of water. Then add this to your dog's bathwater and bathe your dog thoroughly. Apple cider vinegar, though not an herb, can also be used for quick, temporary relief for itchy skin on your dog.
Organic Internal Remedies
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Many dogs develop allergies because they have a weakened immune system so giving them certain herbs will help bolster their immune system and stave off allergic reactions. Burdock root can be added to their food to help clean toxins from their blood and urine, which can lead to infections. Dandelion helps aide the liver and remove toxins from the body and powdered echinacea helps to strengthen the immune system. Sarsaparilla is a natural anti-bacterial agent and helps to relieve itchy scaly skin on animals. These internal remedies can be fed directly to your dog or mixed in with his food.
Supplements
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Once you have tamed the allergies, there are certain things you can do to keep them away naturally. Feeding your dog natural fatty acids such as fish oil will help keep chronic health problems such as allergies at bay. Digestive enzymes and probiotics, which are friendly bacteria, are also necessary and are often killed off by non-organic pet treatments, making their digestive system much more vulnerable to allergic reactions. Kelp also should be fed to dogs, as it keeps their coats shinier and their skin less dry and itchy. Vitamin antioxidants also help remove toxins from the dog's body.
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