Dog Allergy Shampoo to the Rescue

So you think your dog has an allergy and you’re wondering what type of shampoo might help them. You’ve probably read the labels of shampoo bottles at the store where different brands of shampoo promise to help soothe your dog’s skin and make them feel better. Do any of these ingredients work? During this article, I will strive answer these questions for you and help you find the right shampoo for your dog’s skin condition.

Over the years I’ve had the pleasure of living with two wonderful dogs. Unfortunately both of them had different types of allergies. During this time, I tried a number of different products (some recommended by our veterinarian) to try and soothe our dog’s irritated skin. I felt, like a lot of things in life, some of the products were very helpful and some of them weren’t.

One of the first things you need to know whenever you’re looking for a medicated dog shampoo or more specifically a dog allergy shampoo, is your dog’s skin type. Is his skin dry and flaky? Is it normal?  Or is it oily with scales?

If you believe your dog has an allergy, it is very important to get him to a veterinarian as soon as possible. Your veterinarian will be able to help you determine the type of allergy as well as recommend a treatment plan for your dog. Remember it’s very important that your veterinarian not only treat the symptoms of dog allergy, but to find the underlying causes while.

If your dog has sensitive skin caused by allergies, you may find that they get very itchy skin easily. If they scratch often or frequently lick their paws a type of dog allergy may be the reason.

Types of dog allergies

Dog allergies typically come in three different types. The most common is a dog flea allergy which is when your dog is allergic to flea saliva. The second most common is an inhalant allergy, where your dog is allergic to something that it breathes like a mold, pollen, or dust. These allergies are typically seasonal and may only last a few weeks in the case of pollens. The third most common type of allergy and sometimes the most difficult to diagnose are dog food allergies.

It seems to be a common belief that a dog will only develop dog food allergy symptoms when it has started a new food. Unfortunately this is not true. There have been documented cases were dogs eat the same food for several years and then develop an intolerance to it. These dogs will have the same allergy symptoms with scratching, chewing, and licking.

Some things to look for dog allergy shampoo

For dogs with sensitive skin, you probably want avoid scented shampoos. These shampoos may contain ingredients that irritate your dog’s skin. You should also avoid shampoos with a lot of synthetic ingredients for the same reason. Some great ingredients for a dog shampoo for sensitive skin are aloe vera, oatmeal, and possibly hydrocortisone. These ingredients will help soothe your dog’s irritated skin.

Summary

Finding the right dog shampoo for your allergic pup can go a long way in relieving your dog’s skin irritation. Some important ingredients to look for are aloe vera and oatmeal as these will help soothe your dog’s irritated skin.