How to Treat a Dog With Dry Itchy Skin & Odor
- 1). Wash your dog with moisturizing shampoo. Since dogs pant rather than perspire, their odor is usually caused by dirty fur and not body odor. Wash his collar and bedding.
- 2). Feed your dog a skin-health-specific dog food. Many dog food manufacturers sell foods that contain extra amounts of essential fatty acids and certain vitamins.
- 3). Take your dog to a veterinarian if his itching and odor persist after bathing and changing his food. Veterinarians usually treat sarcoptic mange with brand name prescription medicines called "Revolution," "Advantage Multi," "Interceptor" or "Sentinel." Vets usually treat other skin irritations with cortico-steroids.
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