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How to Treat Dog Acne?(December 16, 2011) |
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How to Treat Dog Acne on Chin and Back? |
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Submitted by N on December 16, 2011 at 04:16 | |
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How to get rid of puppy acne on chin and head? |
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Submitted by N on December 6, 2011 at 10:43 | |
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How to Treat Dog Allergies? Dogs are also susceptible to allergies and these usually take a while to get diagnosed. Allergies can be caused by environmental factors, fabrics, food or even medication. It can manifest in many different forms. If your dog is continually restless and whining, you should take him to the vet to identify the problem. Flea allergies, food allergies and environmental allergies are three most common types. You can try different treatments for dog allergies. Keep your house and your dog’s sleeping area clean. Keep the dog clean and try anti bacterial and anti flea powders. Stick to food that is made especially for dogs instead of feeding home cooked food. You could also try eliminating some items from the dog diet to see if it makes a difference. You can also try home remedies for dog allergies. An oatmeal bath has been known to provide some relief to the dog. Baking soda mixed with chilled water can help relief itchiness of bites. You can also try Epsom salts instead of baking soda. Garlic added to your dog’s food has been known to keep fleas away but getting your dog to eat garlic is another matter. Swabbing your dog’s ears with mineral oil might relieve scratching in the ears. |
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Submitted by N on November 22, 2011 at 05:16 | |
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Dog acne or pimples can cause a dog a lot of discomfort and pain. This condition occurs when the oil glands on the dogs face get blocked which result in pimples and acne. You will notice the formation of blackheads and pimples on parts of the face such as the chin, muzzle and lips. These blackheads and pimples become acne which is makes the skin very itchy, crusty and sore. When treating this problem it is important to ensure that the affected area is cleaned daily. You can do this by using a warm water compress to open up the blocked pores. Place the warm water compress on the affected area till it cools. Then wash the dog face with an anti bacterial soap for dogs. This process will kill bacteria as well as flush out any infection. You can also use herbs such as calendula, aloe vera and nettle which have anti bacterial and astringent properties. They also nourish the skin and alleviate the discomfort caused by skin infections such as acne. Herbs such as burdock root and red clover can also be given to your dog in the form of tonics. These tonics are used to remove the toxins from the body and strengthen the immune system thus prevent infections. There are also a lot of homeopathtic remedies available that help cure canine acne. You need to visit a holistic vet if you would like to use homeopathy Some of thing that you should avoid in dog pimple treatment are; never squeeze the pimples. This can not only be very painful for the dog but it can also spread the bacteria under the skin causing a deeper infection. Although there are a lot of medicines available in the market that are used to cure human acne never use these on a dog as they are made of harsh chemicals and medicines and can worsen the problem than cure it. |
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Submitted by N M on April 30, 2010 at 05:29 | |
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