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I have two cocker spaniels that I love dearly. Cockers are known to have a few issues down the road, one of which is skin issues. We only bathe Madison every two weeks so as not to dry out her skin. That would however, be unbearable for Bella who has much oilier skin and smells pretty bad after about a week of not bathing. Cockers are not the only type of dog breeds that are plagued with skin issues. Many a dog suffers from skin issues. Dog mange is an especially bad ailment which isn't comfortable for them and looks pretty gross. Instead of treating your dog with expensive pharmaceuticals, why not treat them a healthier and greener way?
How to Treat Your Dog's Skin Problems the Eco-friendly Way:
Evaluate their diet first off. The skin issues in your pups can often be related to a weakened immunity in their system which can be easily treated with a some changes in their diet. Serve them an all natural brand of dog food, I would recommend Eagle Pack Holistic Select. It's ingredients include organic quinoa and tons of good fruits and vegetables.
According to Whole Dog, for a topical treatment combine Colostrum with Oxy-Doc to form a paste and apply to sores once or twice a day. New findings show that a hearty dose of colostrum can also be beneficial to your pooch as it ages. Bovine colostrum is available in capsule form and can help your pet fight numerous ailments. Some holistic vets are calling it nature's miracle. Learn more about colostrum.
Also try mixing ten drops of yellow dock extract with ten drops of Echinacea extract, dilute with four ounces of distilled water and apply. This is said to be a good topical anti-inch treatment to keep your pets from scratching all day and thereby making the skin problems worse.
More on Green Pet Care:
How to Go Green Pets
Brush Kittys Teeth For Painless Prevention
Pet Care and Do-It-Yourself Grooming Tips
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