How to Help an Itching Dog

It is important to take care of your dog's health, but internally and externally. If you notice your dog has been itching a great deal lately but know he or she doesn't have bugs, dry skin may be the cause. A number of conditions can cause dry skin. Use several types of treatment to help stop the itching.

Things You'll Need

  • Oatmeal shampoo
  • Dog brush
  • Calendula extract

Instructions

    • 1

      Bathe your dog at least once a week with an oatmeal-based shampoo (the shampoo bottles will state if there is oatmeal in it ). The oatmeal will help relieve the itching .

    • 2

      Leave the shampoo on for about 10 minutes. This will give the oatmeal time to sooth the skin.

    • 3

      Brush your dog every day. Brushing will stimulate the hair follicles to product more oil. This oil will help moisturize the dry skin and keep your dog from itching.

    • 4

      Use a topical skin ointment if your dog is still itching. Use a product such as calendula extract. The ointment has an anti-bacterial ingredients that will relieve the itchy skin. Use this ointment twice a day to gain the full benefits.

    • 5

      Give your dog fish oil extracts (made specifically for dogs and not humans). You dog may not be getting enough of the daily vitamins and minerals required for a healthy diet and giving him fish oil will help cure skin problems.