SKIN CARE

Hot spots, itchy skin, rashes all need to be checked over. Follow the HEALTH CHECKLIST. Always get a vet to check if concerned.
Issues with the skin are often environmental. The immune system maybe sending a warning it’s unhappy so perhaps allergy/food sensitivity testing if this is ongoing. Nutriscan is the most conclusive.
DIET & SUPPLEMENTS
Diet can have a big role to play in helping dogs with skin problems.
Stop all vegetables grown from above ground and any other sugary foods, especially if it is a yeast problem.
Prebiotics may not always be the best thing for yeasty dogs as they are complex sugars which will just feed the yeast, but some probiotics on the other hand can prove beneficial. (a clean seaweed based blend the best on skin conditions can be beneficial as long as there are no thyroid issues)
CHAGA TEA is an immune modulator so calm help support the body.
QUERCITIN is known as nature’s Benadryl and can have a calming effect.
MSM has been known to help some skin issues & allergies & can be fed or made into a rinse.
Cooling foods such as white fish, rabbit, duck, broccoli, celery, green beans, apple and pear.
SPIRULINA can also be offered.
Think about a detox diet & Holistic vet if this is ongoing to prevent further auto immune problems.
Do you need to use chemical flea and tick treatments?
Some owners feel that chemical products can cause lifelong problems and sensitivities, alternatives are available in many forms.
Fermented veg can be a great addition to the diet, are easy to make and can be shared with all the family for good gut health.
You may end up trying all sorts of magical creams, lotions and potions but until you treat the cause you will only get short periods of respite
A holistic vet will treat the dog as a whole, they are trained as normal vets and so do also prescribe medication where needed.
RASHES, ITCHY SKIN
CAMOMILE OR CALENDULA TEA - Cooled and used to rinse the area
BRUISING, SPRAINS, SWELLING FROM BRUISING
ARNICA HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDY - Available in potencies of 6c, 15c or 30c and in tablet or drop form, this is well known in the treatment of bruising, sprains, post op recovery and swelling around bruised areas
CUTS, GRAZES, OPEN WOUNDS, HOT SPOTS
COLLOIDAL SILVER - Apply directly onto skin and in the diet.
LEUCILLIN SPRAY - Apply directly as instructed
GREEN CLAY - Apply a dusting directly onto skin
CALENDULA HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDY - Available in creams, tablets or tincture, Calendula encourages wound healing.
PRECAUTIONS -
Do not put Calendula cream on an open or oozing wound, use tincture only.
Do not give internally to pregnant dogs.
ITCHY BODY
THORNIT POWDER - Mites can travel onto the dogs body causing widespread irritation and discomfort.
Thornit Powder can be dusted onto dogs skin can kill any mites that may have transferred onto the skin.
For dogs with long fur, separate the fur to make sure the powder gets on to the dogs skin
ITCHY PAWS
THORNIT POWDER - Mites can get in between the dogs claws and cause irritation.
Initially the dog will just lick, but as the irritation increases, the licking becomes constant, making the skin on the dogs paw very sore.
The dog may also rip the fur out to try and get to the skin and will eventually cause open sores to form.
Thornit Powder can be used. Put a small amount of powder in a plastic bag and gently put your dogs paw into the bag.
Work powder between claws, into pads and a little way up the leg.
Issues with the skin are often environmental. The immune system maybe sending a warning it’s unhappy so perhaps allergy/food sensitivity testing if this is ongoing. Nutriscan is the most conclusive.
DIET & SUPPLEMENTS
Diet can have a big role to play in helping dogs with skin problems.
Stop all vegetables grown from above ground and any other sugary foods, especially if it is a yeast problem.
Prebiotics may not always be the best thing for yeasty dogs as they are complex sugars which will just feed the yeast, but some probiotics on the other hand can prove beneficial. (a clean seaweed based blend the best on skin conditions can be beneficial as long as there are no thyroid issues)
CHAGA TEA is an immune modulator so calm help support the body.
QUERCITIN is known as nature’s Benadryl and can have a calming effect.
MSM has been known to help some skin issues & allergies & can be fed or made into a rinse.
Cooling foods such as white fish, rabbit, duck, broccoli, celery, green beans, apple and pear.
SPIRULINA can also be offered.
Think about a detox diet & Holistic vet if this is ongoing to prevent further auto immune problems.
Do you need to use chemical flea and tick treatments?
Some owners feel that chemical products can cause lifelong problems and sensitivities, alternatives are available in many forms.
Fermented veg can be a great addition to the diet, are easy to make and can be shared with all the family for good gut health.
You may end up trying all sorts of magical creams, lotions and potions but until you treat the cause you will only get short periods of respite
A holistic vet will treat the dog as a whole, they are trained as normal vets and so do also prescribe medication where needed.
RASHES, ITCHY SKIN
CAMOMILE OR CALENDULA TEA - Cooled and used to rinse the area
BRUISING, SPRAINS, SWELLING FROM BRUISING
ARNICA HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDY - Available in potencies of 6c, 15c or 30c and in tablet or drop form, this is well known in the treatment of bruising, sprains, post op recovery and swelling around bruised areas
CUTS, GRAZES, OPEN WOUNDS, HOT SPOTS
COLLOIDAL SILVER - Apply directly onto skin and in the diet.
LEUCILLIN SPRAY - Apply directly as instructed
GREEN CLAY - Apply a dusting directly onto skin
CALENDULA HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDY - Available in creams, tablets or tincture, Calendula encourages wound healing.
PRECAUTIONS -
Do not put Calendula cream on an open or oozing wound, use tincture only.
Do not give internally to pregnant dogs.
ITCHY BODY
THORNIT POWDER - Mites can travel onto the dogs body causing widespread irritation and discomfort.
Thornit Powder can be dusted onto dogs skin can kill any mites that may have transferred onto the skin.
For dogs with long fur, separate the fur to make sure the powder gets on to the dogs skin
ITCHY PAWS
THORNIT POWDER - Mites can get in between the dogs claws and cause irritation.
Initially the dog will just lick, but as the irritation increases, the licking becomes constant, making the skin on the dogs paw very sore.
The dog may also rip the fur out to try and get to the skin and will eventually cause open sores to form.
Thornit Powder can be used. Put a small amount of powder in a plastic bag and gently put your dogs paw into the bag.
Work powder between claws, into pads and a little way up the leg.