Itchy Skin is one of the most common questions we get asked at Greenpet. My dog or cat has itchy skin and its not fleas, what can you do to help?
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My horse is scratching on everything until he or she is bleeding and causing injury. Is there anything that can help? For Itchy Horses – Click here
Well, the answer is YES, natural therapies can greatly assist dogs, cats and horses with itchy skin conditions. Skin problems and allergies are becoming increasingly prevalent among domestic animals today. Using drugs to relieve the itch is not the answer for long-term relief from this distressing condition. It is important to treat the underlying imbalance that has contributed to the animal’s problem rather than trying to suppress the acute symptoms with harsh drugs.
It can be very distressing to see your animals constantly scratching or licking for hours on end. It’s even more distressing for the animal! It is well worth trying the natural approach for long-term relief from itchy skin. Following are some of natural options available:
Skin Support Health Bundles
Greenpet Canine Skin Bundle #1 and Canine Skin Bundle #2
These are our most popular complete bundles for healthy skin for dogs. The information and natural products included in our Canine Skin Bundles help maintain health skin and coat. Along with supporting overall health in the process while avoiding toxic chemicals. Please contact us to find out which bundle suits your dog’s symptoms.
Augustine’s Healthy Skin Bundle for dogs or cats
A pack with five natural supplements to support dogs or cats with skin problems internally: Augustine’s SuperBoost, Faith’s Cleanse & Detox, The Exchange (formerly Dynacol Zeolite), Little Universe Medicinal Mushroom powder. And 3 natural remedies for external support: Augustine’s SuperBath & SuperBalm plus Raw Coconut Oil for consumption and topical application.
Natural Animal Solutions Skin Pack
Will help your pets to receive all the nutrients and support they require for healthy skin, coat and overall health and vitality from the inside. Includes DigestaVite Plus supplement, High Potency Vitamin C and Omega Oil along with directions for use and dietary information. Suitable for dogs and cats.
Itchy Skin Internal Support
Petz Park Skin + Coat for Cats – supports atopic dermatitis and mange, dry, itchy, flaky and irritated skin. Perfectly paired with Petz Park Probiotic for Cats to tackle internal and environmental allergies in your cat.
Petz Park Skin + Coat for Dogs an omega-3 supplement designed for dogs experiencing dull, dry coats and other skin diseases. Perfectly paired with Petz Park Probiotic for Dogs to bust allergies in your dog
Itchy Skin External Support
DERMagic Skin Support Packs for Dogs
Contains a herbal shampoo and conditioner for dogs along with a herbal cream or salve for external use. The pack also includes dietary information sheet for dogs with skin problems. The DERMagic products are formulated specifically for animals to support healthy skin and for owners who have tried everything, including numerous veterinary visits, topical and injected steroids and antibiotics, with little to no relief.
Augustine’s SuperBath Herbal Rinse is a 100% natural blend of herbs to use as a rinse or soak for skin and coat.
Augustine’s SuperBalm is a gentle formula perfect for yeasty ears, snouts, skin and paws. Soothes and moisturises skin conditions and irritations.
Bear & Kind Soothing Skin Soak has been formulated for sensitive skin, to soothe and soften, and reduce irritation and redness.
LUCAA+ Pet Probiotic Allergen-Free improve uncomfortable, itchy skin (atopic) symptoms caused by environmental and seasonal allergies
Neempet Skin Solution is a gentle, safe spray to use on sensitive or broken skin. Non-toxic ingredients suitable for dogs only.
Essential Dog Dermal Scratch Spray this natural topical spray is essential for your dog, particularly during the warmer weather when scratching and gnawing from skin irritations is most prevalent.
Essential Dog Oatmeal Dermal Cream is a gentle formula applied topically to dry, itchy and irritated areas that require extra moisture and protection.
Itchy Skin Resources
Itchy Dogs Book
By Julie Massoni (Animal Naturopath)
This book is written by our qualified animal naturopath with over 25 years’ experience working exclusively with animals. Julie has helped thousands of animals with skin problems ranging from mange, allergies, eczema, hot spots, ringworm, ear infections and much more. The book is in an easy to read format and contains information about natural diet and how natural remedies may be used to help your dog overcome his/her itchy skin without drugs or chemicals.
Itchy Skin Consultations & Tests
Skin Consultation
Complete our online questionnaire form to request a skin consultation for your animal. You will receive an emailed detailed report with treatment recommendations tailored to your animal’s symptoms. Treatment involves dietary advice, nutritional support, herbal tonics and external treatment suggestions specifically suited to your animal’s condition. Remedies not included but may be purchased at a discount following online consultation.
*Bio-Compatibility Testing
This is recommended for dogs and cats that have suspected allergies. Test for over 200 foods and other items to ensure your animal is not being exposed to foods that may be affecting his/her immune system.
Also available for people.
*Combined Skin Consultation and Bio-Compatibility testing
(Both of the above *) for best results we recommend a consultation along with bio-compatibility testing.
Dog Allergies and Skin Problems interview with Dr Bruce Syme
Allergies are basically an “inappropriate” or “over-zealous” reaction of an animals’ immune system. Genetics certainly play a role in pre-disposing an animal to developing allergies, but environment and nutrition will ultimately decide to what degree the allergy is expressed. One unfortunate reality of allergies is that despite all the advances in modern medicine, allergies are still a “chronic” disease – the best we can hope to do is “control” the expression of an allergy, and limit the use of drugs required to do so.
Dr Bruce Syme BVSc. (Hons), Founder of Vets All Natural.
