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Dog Skin Allergy Spray
A dog skin allergy spray is a convenient way to apply
medication to the trouble spots on a dog's skin. Sprays are
available in natural formulas as well as more conventional
preparations. Some contain ingredients like essential oils, while
others contain anti-itch ingredients like hydrocortisone. In severe
cases, a spray can make a big difference in the comfort of your dog.
Sprays are also available that use coal tar and sulfur in the
ingredients. These are traditional healing elements that have been
used for many years to heal sores in people as well as animals. Tar
spray is specifically useful for treating and controlling hot spots,
patches of dry, moist, or scaling skin, and for the itch from flea
bits. Some tar preparations that have been marketed down through the
years can stain. Look for a product designed not to stain your light
colored animal.
To use a dog skin allergy spray, you can start with either a freshly
bathed, towel dried dog, or a dry one. Spray where needed and rub it
in well. Use a brush to work the solution down to the skin if
needed. Read the label of the product you buy. You may be able to
use the spray as often as twice a day or more.
Another ingredient you might find in a dog skin allergy spray is emu
oil. This type of spray is designed to moisturize dry skin. Emu oil
is rendered fat from large, ostrich-like birds, and is reported to
be very healing for many skin conditions. If you like using
vegetarian products, you won't want to use this particular product.
An important essential oil sometimes found in sprays to treat dog
skin allergies is tea tree oil. Also called melaleuca oil, this
ingredient kills the bacteria that can make hot spots and infection
worsen. It also has a bitter taste, which might help to discourage
the pet from licking the treatment off.
Sprays for the relief of allergy problems in dogs come in a wide
variety of formulas. Check out your veternarian's selection, an
online pet source, or your local pet shop to find the remedy that
will help your dog endure its allergy symptoms.
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