Medicated dog shampoos come in a variety of forms. The most common being oatmeal, but there are other types that you will want to consider depending on your dog and his needs.
If your dog has dry skin and skin allergies, you may want to consider a natural oatmeal- based dog shampoo. Shampoos with aloe vera will help relieve fleabites and will reduce itching. The aloe vera will alos help soften your dog’s skin. You may consider using pepperment and tea tree shampoos, as they contain minerals that act as antiseptics, as well as a natural bug repellent. Shampoos with hydrocortisone and lidocaine will help relieve inflammation and itching.
If your dog has oily, scaly skin and dog dandruff caused by seborrhea or eczema, you’ll want to purchase a medicated shampoo with coal tar. If the dog is experiencing just mild dandruff is usually caused by dry skin, which you can fix by just changing the shampoo, so try that before you try using coal tar mixed with the medicated shampoo.
If you dog still has dry, scaly skin after changing the shampoo, you’ll want to contact your veterinarian to rule out a skin condition.
