My dog is scratching his skin raw. What can I do for relief until vet?

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Skin is very irritated amd he is scratching to the point of scabs. What relief can we give him until we see the vet. He does not have fleas. Thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | neutered

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Shorty! He does sound quite uncomfortable. You can try bathing him in an aloe and oatmeal dog shampoo, or using a topical hydrocortisone spray labeled for dogs - you should be able to find this at most pet stores. These things may help to soothe his skin and help relieve the itching until he can see a vet. He will probably need prescription medication including an antibiotic and a short-term steroid like prednisone to treat the problem effectively, so I would definitely recommend having him seen by a vet on Monday if at all possible.

My dog is scratching his skin raw. What can I do for relief until vet?

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