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Whenever you have a pet with hot spots, there are several ingredients that you should look for in a dog shampoo. First, keep in mind that you never want to use a shampoo for humans. Shampoos that are made for humans do not have the correct level of pH for dogs and can cause skin irritation.
Colloidal oatmeal
One of the most important ingredients is colloidal oatmeal. It will help soothe itchy skin as well as provide extra moisture for the inflamed areas.
Lidocaine and Hydrocortisone
Another good option is a shampoo with lidocaine and hydrocortisone. They can help stop the severe itching as well as reduce the redness and swelling.
Wheat Germ Oil
Since essential fatty acids can be absorbed through the skin, finding a shampoo with wheat germ oil can provide beneficial Omega 3s and Omega 6s. Wheat germ oil can, over time, help reduce the allergy symptoms.
Allantoin
Some products contain the ingredient Allantoin. It claims to help speed up the healing process.
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Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil can be found in several of the dog hot spot shampoos. It has antifungal, antiseptic, antibacterial and antiviral properties. Tea tree oil can also be used as an insect repellent.
My Experiences
I purchased a shampoo with colloidal oatmeal, lidocaine, hydrocortisone, allantoin, and wheat germ oil for my dog after she was diagnosed with a hotspot. After I finished applying the shampoo, I was quickly amazed at how it made my hands feel. Compared to some shampoos, the ingredients made my hands feel very cool which I can only imagine helped Abigail’s hot spots feel better. She’s not big on bathes, but I could tell the shampoo really brought her some relief.
In Conclusion
There are several good hot spot shampoos on the market that can be a valuable tool in your dog allergies treatment. I found these after doing some research. They contain most of the ingredients that I mentioned here.
It is important to get your dog to a vet to be diagnosed if you believe he / she had a dog hot spot. If they are untreated, hot spots can spread and get a lot worse very quickly.
For more information on dog hot spots, see Dog Hot Spots Explained
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Another tip is to stay away from anything scented as they can attract mosquitos and bugs.
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My dog sometime caught by hot spot, according to the vet this is sometimes cause by scratching or kicking an open wound. I was looking for shampoo or ointment that will stop the itching.
I think this shampoo will probably work to my dog. This will lessen the hair fall due to hot spot and eventually decrease the day that I’m going to spent visiting my vet.
My Vet also recommended Colloidal oatmeal to me to use on my dog. I was trying to soothe my dog’s skin.