My dog's skin is red, crusty, and itchy. What shampoo should I use?

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Hello. I was wondering if you could recommend me any shampoo for Bella beans skin conditions( red skin rush that is crusty and black itsy bitsy spots on her tummy). Any recommendations and advice on how to help her from itching would be appreciated. Also could you please give me any recommendations for shampoo and conditioner for Maltese? Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 5 months old | 4 lbs

Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

I would suggest starting with the following; Hot spot cream on the red crusted areas Bathe as infrequently as you can as the natural oils dogs produce in their skin is washed away with baths Use an e-collar to stop chewing and biting Use a natural, organic and gentle shampoo- Earthbath Oatmeal and Aloe Add a skin health supplement with omega fatty acids and vitamin E Here is a link to suplements are Veterinary tested and approved. I would advise Canine Omega Benefits and Cutaneo TruBenefits. http://www.vrshealth.com/canine-products/?petcoach=1977955 Switch to skin health food by royal canin, Hills science diet or purina pro plan Benadryl has been used in the short term to reduce itching https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/benadryl/ Best of luck and please post any further questions you may have here. We are happy to help.

My dog's skin is red, crusty, and itchy. What shampoo should I use?

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