Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 6.6 lbs
My dog has really bad allergies we just started her meds . Are we able to give her calamine to soothe her skin
1 Answer
Published on June 28th, 2019
Some calamine lotions have zinc as an ingredient, which could be toxic if licked off. If your lotion contains zinc, I would not recommend using this lotion. You can contact your vet for a prescription spray or ointment that can be used safely on the skin, instead. Aloe gel is another option that may soothe minor irritation and is safe if ingested (if it is only aloe).
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