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Oatmeal baths for your dog can help to soothe dry, itchy skin. Oatmeal can be ground up and added to warm bath water for softer water. You can also make an oatmeal paste with water and ground oats, soothing your dog’s skin and coat. Oatmeal shampoos help with flakes on your dog’s skin as well as treat skin allergies. Oatmeal masks can leave a protective layer on your dog’s skin, which helps prevent oncoming dryness and additional itching. You can bathe your dog using oatmeal in water, add oatmeal to shampoo, make an oatmeal mask, or soak the dog in oatmeal without using a dog wash at all.
If your dog has dry, itchy skin, he might be a bit apprehensive about taking baths at all. For dogs who have a horrible skin condition, you can stop wet baths and use an oatmeal paste to soothe and clean your dog’s skin until his sensitive skin and pain have eased. This paste is brushed out once dried. Don’t forget, a tasty treat helps too.
My dog has a hotspot i like home remedies would the oatmeal bath help him
Hello, little Batman is pretty cute! Sorry to hear about the hot spots that he has. There are a few home remedies. Take a look at this excellent article from Wag! on how to take care of the problem. https://wagwalking.com/wellness/natural-solutions-to-your-dogs-problem-hot-spots I will stress though, to take Batman to the vet if the hot spots do not clear up quickly. You don't want him to get an infection as a result. Good luck!
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I was just wondering how often I can give my dog an oatmeal meal bath. He has many diagnosed allergies that often get worse in this hot weather so I’m hoping that oatmeal baths will help his skin but obviously don’t want to over do it and end up drying his skin out more
Bonzo is a cute little guy! I wouldn't bathe him more than twice a week. The vet who diagnosed the allergies and cares for Bonzo can make an accurate decision on that, though. The vet knows his history and as well, may prescribe a gentle shampoo with itch relieving properties that won't dry the skin. I hope this helps and good luck!
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He has bad skin. I got him some shampoo for it. I did tried the bath but I had the pay soaking in water for days. Had 2 buckets of pay water. I worked for one day n started straching the nxt day. I'm gonna try the mask and see.
Thank you for the question. Max is a cutey! Due to his young age, I would take Max to the vet so they can diagnose the cause of the dry skin. There could be several reasons and the vet can determine the cause, which will give Max relief from the itching. Don't use a harsh shampoo from the pet supply store because it may make things worse. The vet can prescribe a gentle product that will help the skin. Good luck!
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Yeast infections in one ear, itchy skin.
Wondering if i can use groundup wheat bran as a soothing bath for her skin and help her ear it is so dry and she hates when we use the medicine and its very hard to give it to her, but she "tolerates" a bath.
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