Dog's allergic rash: What natural creams or lotions can I use?

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Bella has crusty red rash on the top of her chest and on the top tail area and the black pigments on her tummy seems to be increasing and not fading as our vet said. He also said that it is an allergic reaction to the diet we have fed her and now we've changed back to Hypoallergenic Royal Canine. Now I'm wondering if you could recommend me some type of natural products that might be helpful to help her with her issues (creme or lotion)? Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 7 months old | 4 lbs

Elva Ma DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and I'm sorry to hear about Bella's ongoing skin issues. I'm glad that you are feeding her a hypoallergenic diet. Ensure that it is a strict diet with no other treats, table scraps, or things she picks up on walks (easier said than done sometimes!), for at least 8-12 weeks. As far as the rash goes, she may need anti-inflammatory medications and/or antibiotics to help heal it. This is something your vet can prescribe. You can also bathe her a few times weekly with an antiseptic shampoo. Ensure that you leave the shampoo on for about 10 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water. This will help to prevent skin infections from flaring up again. Depending on her allergy profile, she may also benefit from omega 3 fish oil supplementation in her food, which can help strengthen the skin and coat. I hope this helps, and that Bella is feeling better soon!

Dog's allergic rash: What natural creams or lotions can I use?

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