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What shampoo for my dog's itchy, sensitive skin, infections, and ear sores?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed

Looking for shampoo and conditioner recommendations that will relieve itchy skin, Treat multiple skin conditions, hydrate skin, promote healing, and treat bacterial, fungal and viral infections. But okay to use on highly sensitive skin and wouldn't hurt if it got on my dogs ears (super dry, inflamed skin with sores that have black crust around them)

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 16th, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I would recommend using the below products as I have found they work the best with these cases. If after using these there is no improvement, I would recommend having a veterinarian examine her in case oral antibiotics / antifungals are needed. I hope these help! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further! 1. Douxo PS Chlorhexidine combination shampoo and bathe twice weekly until resolved 2. Douxo PS mousse and apply once daily until resolved 3. Welactin omega 3 fish oil capsules for dogs 4. Essential 6 spot on by Dermoscent

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