Types Of Itchy Skin Relief for Dogs
There are various forms of itchy skin relief, and you may have a preference depending on what is easiest for you and your dog.
However, ingestible treatments such as food or tablets are best for conditions where the dry skin seems to be all over, and topical are great for targeting certain patches or body parts.
Food Supplement
This is added to your dog’s meal, either in liquid or solid form
Tablets
Can be added to food but most commonly hidden in treats
Topical
Creams, sprays or spot-ons which are applied directly to dry skin patches and rubbed in. Also stops them from licking or biting
Ingredients
The good news is that the majority of the above are completely natural. Obviously, if we are talking about soothing skin, there can’t be any ingredients which will aggravate it further.
Look out for things such as chamomile, lavender, Evening Primrose oil, vegetable and animal oils and vitamins. Do always check that there is nothing in there which you know your dog is allergic to.