Okay. So, um, we need to talk. If you
have a dog, you know that feeling, that
sound, that like jingle jangle scratch
scratch sound in the middle of the night
that makes your soul leave your body.
You wake up, you're like, "What is
happening?" And it's just your dog going
to town on their own skin. It's honestly
so stressful, not just for them,
obviously, but for me, too. Is it a
flea, a ghost? Did you roll in something
weird again? Many dogs struggle with
itching from dry skin. allergies or mild
irritation. Today, we'll go over seven
safe and natural home remedies you can
try to help soothe your dog's itchy
skin. These are things you might have in
your kitchen right now. Let's just get
into it because our dogs deserve
non-itchy lives. All right, first up is
the one that literally sounds like a spa
day for your dog. We're talking about an
oatmeal bath. You take some plain
unflavored oatmeal. Do not use the maple
and brown sugar kind, please. You need
to grind it up into this super fine
powder. It should feel really soft,
almost like flour. Start a warm bath,
not too hot. Then stir the oatmeal
powder into the water. It gets all milky
and silky. Let your dog soak for 10 to
15 minutes, gently pouring it over extra
itchy areas. Oatmeal helps soothe itchy,
irritated skin. It's super gentle and
calming. When you're done, rinse off
with clean water. It's a bit of a
production, but so worth it. Okay, next
on the list is something I am personally
deeply committed to. Coconut oil. Get
the good stuff. Organic, virgin,
unrefined. Take a tiny amount. It melts
really fast from your body heat. Gently
massage into dry or itchy patches. If
they have a dry snoot or cracked pore
pads, it's amazing for that, too. It's
super moisturizing and has mild
antibacterial and antifungal benefits. A
little barrier of protection. Most dogs
think it's a snack, so play defense.
Distract them for 10 15 minutes while it
absorbs. Moving on. Aloe vera gel. The
gel inside those leaves is basically
liquid gold for irritated skin. The most
important thing, use pure aloe vera gel.
Check ingredients. Make sure there's no
added alcohol or weird chemicals. Apply
a thin layer directly to inflamed areas.
It cools on contact and helps reduce
redness and irritation.
Pure gel is generally safe if they lick
a little but distract them so it can
work its magic. Okay, this next one is a
little pungent. Apple cider vinegar,
ACV, has antiseptic and antifungal
properties. Do not pour it straight on
your dog. that would sting like crazy.
Dilute 50% water and 50% ACV in a clean
spray bottle and label it. Lightly mist
itchy areas. Avoid face and never on
broken skin. Quick relief with caution.
This next remedy makes me feel fancy and
British. We're going to have a little
tea time for your dog's skin.
Specifically, chamomile or green tea.
Steep a few bags until it's nice and
strong. Make sure it's just plain tea.
Crucial step, let it cool completely to
room temp. We are not pouring hot tea on
our dogs. Option one, mist larger areas.
Option two, dip a clean cloth or cotton
ball and dab specific itchy spots. Let
it air dry. The tea calms irritation and
helps take down that angry redness. So
far, everything's been topical, but this
next one tackles the problem from the
inside out. Fish oil or omega-3
supplements. This isn't an instant fix.
It's a long-term strategy for overall
skin and coat health, reducing
inflammation and strengthening the skin
barrier. You can get liquid pumps for
food or soft gels for treats. Follow the
package dosage based on your dog's
weight. Give it a few weeks. You'll
notice a shinier coat and less dry,
flaky skin. Okay, last one. We're making
a baking soda paste. Simple, cheap, and
surprisingly effective. Mix baking soda
with a little water. Add slowly until
you get a thick, non-drippy paste. Apply
to small, specific, itchy spots, not all
over, and leave on 10 15 minutes while
you distract your dog. Rinse off really
thoroughly with warm water. Do not use
on open wounds or broken skin. Okay,
before we wrap this up, quick, very
important safety meeting. Please
actually listen to this part. Avoid ACV
spray and baking soda paste on any open
wounds, cuts, or sores. It will sting
and cause a lot of pain. Prevent your
dog from licking too much of any remedy.
A little coconut oil or cooled tea is
fine, but not a glob of baking soda
paste or a ton of aloe gel. Let the
remedy work on the skin, not in the
stomach. Use distractions. Use a cone if
needed and let it sit 10 15 minutes. If
itching is severe, constant, or comes
with hair loss, redness, weird smells,
or open sores, call your veterinarian.
It could be infection, parasites, or a
severe allergy. Your dog deserves
comfort and relief. With gentle home
care and attention, itchy skin can
improve naturally. Don't forget to like
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tips. And give your dog a little extra
love today. They deserve it. Okay, I'm
going to go cuddle my dog now. Bye.