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How To Take Care Of Your Dog’s Sensitive Skin
Let us start by saying that sensitive skin is not a cause for immediate panic. Just like many people, any dog can suddenly be affected. Fortunately, there are solutions to address and prevent this. Moreover, there is a big difference between sensitive skin and an actual skin problem. The former is usually caused by itching and flaking, whereas with skin problems there is more going on and often there is a medical background.
Does your dog have itchy, red and flaky skin? Then his skin, the largest organ of his body, is most likely overreacting to certain things or circumstances. Would you like to know what these are and how you can treat and prevent sensitive skin? Then be sure to read on!
Irritating
Perhaps you have already suffered from sensitive skin. Then you undoubtedly know how terribly annoying it can be. It is no different for your four-legged friend. To help your dog or cat get rid of that irritating and tight feeling and to prevent skin infections, it is important to treat the skin with mild products. Before starting to use the appropriate products, it is important to know the various underlying causes of sensitive skin in order to use the appropriate care.
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree
A first possible cause of sensitive skin is heredity. If the mother has a skin problem when giving birth to her offspring, it can also be passed on to the puppies. Sometimes the sensitivity also depends on the breed. Some breeds, for example the shar-pei and golden retriever, are more prone to skin problems than others. A genetically sensitive dog’s skin is thinner than a normal one. Extra gentle care is then crucial! More on that in this blog.
Allergies and food
Dogs can be allergic to many different things. Sometimes it takes a long quest to know what exactly they are allergic to. It may be due to irritants in the air or through contact with the skin, but also due to food. Feeding the wrong food to your four-legged friend can lead to rashes, scaly skin and lots of itching. The animal may also be allergic to insect bites, for example. Does your dog suffer from fleas? Then he may be covered in small red bumps and go crazy with itching. An allergy can, in fact, also be caused by the saliva of flea bites. In case of extreme allergic reactions, we recommend you consult a vet. Together, you can find out what allergy your pet is suffering from and how it can be treated.
An itch to scratch
Skin inflammations can also cause sensitive skin. For example, a dog may suffer from so-called hotspots. These are local inflammations on the skin that require medical treatment. Dogs that swim a lot are extra sensitive to hotspots, which develop when the same place is scratched, bitten or licked repeatedly. This local skin inflammation can be caused by a small wound that gets infected or sometimes just out of the blue. By licking, biting or scratching, your dog tries to get rid of the annoying itch, but that only makes the hotspot worse… Which brings us to the next possible cause: fleas or other parasites. These itchy little creatures can cause your four-legged friend a lot of discomfort. It is possible that he suddenly wakes up from dreamland and then starts scratching in panic. You can read how to treat fleas here. Ear infections can also cause sensitive, itchy skin, and more specifically, around the neck, ears and eyes.
Dry skin
Often, sensitive skin is also dry, and dry skin automatically results in a dry coat… Moisturising is therefore the message! By frequently using an appropriate shampoo that moisturises the coat, the skin will also benefit. Timaha Clay Shampoo, a special clay shampoo with fruit extracts, rebalances the coat and skin and minimises irritation.
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