Witch Hazel

[EmmaDemma]

So Emma is still in the process of her grain free diet switch. Recently I decided to give her the benefit of the doubt and let her itch. (my last dog went bald from itching and I get paranoid when Emma itches) Usually I just clap my hands and when Emma stops itching I praise her.
BUT Since she hasn't been getting responses from me she would NOT stop itching and she has now developed scabs and rashes:'( So I went back to getting her to stop itching after a few strokes.

I heard from my mother in law that witch hazel works great. I did research and everyone seems to like it and it helps with healing.

Anyone have any opinions, thoughts, experiences?
THANKS!

[Tinker's mom]

Witch hazel would not hurt anything. You might want to consider coconut oil, adding that to her diet. Pat(Pat's crew) did a post on it not to long ago.

[6 Beautiful Pugs]

Also neem oil is very soothing, very good for the skin, helps the hair re-grow and will repel fleas and kill mites.

if you need to step it up you can give oral and topical benadryl and/or topical cortisone cream and oral prednisone.

The most important thing is to pinpoint as close as possible the underlying cause of the itch.

Take care,
lisa