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Jun 13 2008

What do I do about my Dog’s Eye and Skin Problems?

Posted by sara in Dog Health Issues, Uncategorized, tags: conjunctivitis in dogs, dog, dog eye infection, dog eye problems, dog healthy, Dog heat exhaustion, dog is itching all over, Dog itchy skin, dog skin problems, dogs, Fleas, Mites, ticks

Since a dog has larger eyes that humans or their ancestors the wolf they are prone to eye problems. It is those big warm puppy eyes that melt your heart that we must take care of to ensure our dogs do not get an eye infection.Some dog breeds have rather long eyelashes that curl into the eye and you must keep them trimmed to avoid irritation and eye infections. Other eye problems include Bacterial Conjunctivitis which is from a foreign body or injury which causes an infection. Some parasites can infect the eye also as there is a parasite worm and a special eye wash for parasites is used to kill the worm infection.

The herb eyebright can be used by making a tea and using it daily as a wash, for it relieves irritated eyes. You can also add it to your dog’s drinking water to be taking internally for it can fight off infections similarly to Echinacea tea.

Also using sea salt in a saline solution by dissolving about 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt in 1/2 cup boiling water. Let this cool and apply with a squeeze from a cotton ball as it can shrink the swelling and cleans out the infection and mucus.

Dog is Itching All Over:

Today and in the summer season it is not uncommon for your dog to itch all over. It is the season of fleas, ticks, mites and other creatures that bite into your dog in the warmer climates and seasons.

Simple Solutions:Use a teaspoon of Brewers Yeast or 1 capsule in tablet form and add into your dog’s food. Some recommend tea tree oil and rubbed over the affected scaly patches will bring relief. Aloe is great for healing raw scratchy skin and dry skin patches which you can apply liberally.

Commercial shampoos use harsh chemicals and can actually aggravate a skin itchy problem. For an all over solution bath your dog in cool water and use baking soda mixed with water and lightly towel dry without rubbing the skin. Your dog can dry in the warm sun naturally without the heat from a hairdryer which actually aggravates the skin.

Infections:

If your dog has insect bites, cuts, wounds or sores use a drop or two of Echinacea which has natural anti-biotic properties.

Dog Heat Exhaustion:

A dog will get overheated in the high summer temperatures and heat exhaustion can be serious to your pet’s health.

Water mixed with an electrolyte solution can restore your dog, cat or reptile’s water content. Failing that, use Gatorade cut with 50 percent water and administer to your dog.

Keep your dog healthy and safe in the summer heat is easily and inexpensive with simple solutions.

Teri Salvador

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