Your dog has itchy, sore paws? So what can you do? At Healthful Pets we have a range of natural products to help soothe your dog's itchy paws. Here are some suggestions:-
Itchy paws may be related to a number of factors including diet, allergies, stress as well as factors. Ideally you need to understand the root cause of the itching, such as allergies, otherwise these symptoms may continue. However below are some suggestions which may to help soothe itchy paws.
Wildwash Pro Magic Paw Balm:
WildWash Magic Paw Balm for dogs contains only human grade ingredients of Sweet Almond Oil, Frankincense and Kanuka which is a super conditioning paw treatment for your dogs’ cracked, dry and rough paws and help form a barrier to protect them from everyday wear and tear.
This paw balm can also be used on:
- Minor cuts and grazes
- dry itchy spots
- to moisturise nails and dry noses
- condition calloused elbows and dry patches
Take a look here
Diet'Dog Skin Relief Spray:
A natural, steroid free spray designed to relieve itching and scratching, with antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties . This blend of 14 plant extracts including comfrey, burdock, white lily, geranium and coltsfoot soothe and cool and the antiseptic combination to help promote healthy paws and skin.
For use on itchy paws, simply spray between your dogs paws for instant relief.
For even better results, use this product in conjunction with Diet Dog Paw Balm, a moisturising and conditioning balm for dogs that relieves cracked, irritated and dry paws.
Skin Relief Spray comes in two sizes; 50ml and 110ml and is available to buy here.
Adored Beast Yeasty Beast III Spray
Yeasty Beast Spray for dogs is a combination of Apple Cider Vinegar and soothing herbs, making it ideal for soothing itchy skin and for preventing skin infections caused by topical yeast. With Calendula Officinalis, Green Tea, Hypericum Perforatum, Hydrastis Canadensis, Horsetail and Apple Cider Vinegar. NOT TO BE USED ON OPEN WOUNDS.
One size, and available to purchase here
4-Legger Nose & Paw Balm:
This balm for dogs from US Brand 4-Legger quickly soothes and heals rough, irritated, itchy, chapped, and dry skin. Unscented and hypoallergenic for your dog's sensitive snout, the balm provides all-year round fast and effective protection from both hot summers and cold winter weather to quickly moisturise dry, itchy, bleeding, crusty or cracked skin.
Contains supportive herbs of organic calendula, organic St. John’s Wort with nature's best moisturisers of organic hemp oil, organic shea butter and finally vitamin E - the healing salve to moisturise and repair your dog's skin, hot spots and hyperkeratosis.
This balm can also be used on hot spots, skin conditions, scar reduction, hyperkeratosis, minor wound healing, and bug bites.
One size (55g) and you can find further details here
Natural Dog Company Wipes
Natural Dog Company have a range of effective, grooming wipes for the whole body. Their range includes. Skin Soother Wipes for itchy, dry skin and paws with similar active ingredients to the Skin Soother balm but providing an easier application and Paw Wipes to clean, hydrate and soothe paw discomfort, with calendula, jojoba oil, chamomile and cocoa seed butter with anti-fungal as well as soothing properties. Take a look at the Natural Dog Company range here
Leucillin
Leucillin is a powerful, non-toxic, non-irritant antiseptic and has been specially formulated for the health and skincare of your animal with it's proven anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal technology. Leucillin instantly relieves sores, itching and redness associated with infection, promotes rapid recovery, re-growth of lost hair or fur and restores good skin condition; it’s fast, safe and incredibly effective.
Leucillin is a revolutionary antiseptic product tackling many of the common problems pet owners face with its ability to kill germs that can cause; irritation, dry, itchy, flaky or smelly skin.
In an easy to use solution, Leucillin tackles your pets skin health from the outside in, it is soothing and calming to; itchy skin, sore paws, cuts and grazes, weepy eyes and irritated ears whilst being 100% safe on all skin types.
Leucillin can be used to as a cleaning aid to remove unwanted smells from your pets coat and as a wound wash for minor cuts and abrasions. It is also an essential part of the first aid kit. It can also be used after tick removal to clean the area.
Leucillin comes in 5 sizes and you can view here.
Colloidal Silver Spray:
Colloidal Silver is a great all-rounder and comes in two strengths and different formats.
Colloidal Silver can support bacterial, fungal and viral ailments, so if the itchy paws are caused, for example, by a fungal infection, then colloidal silver may help.
Find out more about colloidal silver here.
Please note, that the suggestions in this blog are for relief of itchy paws. Ideally you need to understand the root cause of the itching and this may be related to a number of factors including diet, allergies, stress as well as factors that may need treatment at the vets. If food allergies are involved you will need to get them under control, otherwise you may be applying these topicals to control the symptoms so your dog will be comfortable.
To further understand about allergies have a read of this blog. Further blogs are also available on our website - here.
