A dog medicated shampoo can be your holy grail in keeping your canine friend’s coat and skin healthy, especially if they are constantly scratching their fur even after bathing.
But how can you tell if your dog needs a medicated shampoo or if the scratching is only out of habit? Here’s how.
Obsessive Scratching and Nibbling
Occasional scratching is normal. But, if it constantly interrupts playtime, wakes your dog up at night to scratch, or obsessively chews at their paws and belly; their skin barrier is likely inflamed.
Musty Odour
If your furry friend smells stinky just a day or two after bathing, you may need to apply a medical dog shampoo on their next bath to eliminate the pungent, sweet, or musty odour because it can be a sign of yeast or bacteria overgrowth on the skin's surface.
Frequent Head Shaking
Does your dog constantly and unusually shakes their head? It may indicate systemic skin allergies. If the skin on their body is inflamed, the delicate skin inside and around their ears usually is too; hence, the head shakes.
Visible Skin Issues
Part your dog’s fur to check its skin, and if you spot dry flakes like human dandruff, it indicates seborrhea sicca; but, if you see a greasy film, it may be seborrhea oleosa. You need a dog medicated shampoo to maintain a healthy skin. Also, watch out for crusty scabs, as they signal a secondary bacterial infection around the hair follicles.
Choose the Right Dog Medicated Shampoo
Don’t wait for your dog’s skin condition to get worse. Order the correct medicate shampoo bottle with active ingredients suitable for your dog's specific clinical symptoms. Get in touch with Charlie and Mia’s Barkery now to check out our pet care essentials.
