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Under the guidance of your vet, you can augment or substitute clinical treatments for a dog rash with home and over-the-counter remedies that do not require a prescription.
A dog rash can be caused by parasite (fleas or mites) infestations, allergic reactions, fungal infections and yeast infections.
Symptoms of a dog rash include:
To get rid of a dog rash, you need to treat both the causes and the symptoms of the skin disease. You can do that by incorporating a variety of home treatments into a skin care regimen.
Most dogs get fleas, and some are allergic to saliva in the bites, registered on the skin as itching and irritation. Try these home remedies to get rid of fleas, and the rashes they cause:
Several types of worms and mites can wreak havoc on the health of your dog's skin, causing severe itching and a painful rash. Non-prescription and home remedies that help eradicate parasites on your dog's skin include:
Eczema symptoms, known as "hot spots," vary from dog to dog and may include a rash; dry, scaly skin; or oozing bumps. Home remedies for eczema include:
A skin rash with "walking dandruff" is caused by the cheyletiella mite. Home treatments for this skin disease include:
No matter the cause, the symptoms of a dog rash can cause extreme, prolonged discomfort for your dog. They can be soothed or eliminated by a number of treatments you can administer at home-ask your vet for more:
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