Food & NutritionMy dog's skin is red, crusty, and itchy. What shampoo should I use?
I would suggest starting with the following;
Hot spot cream on the red crusted areas
Bathe as infrequently as you can as the natural oils dogs produce in their skin is washed away with baths
Use an e-collar to stop chewing and biting
Use a natural, organic and gentle shampoo- Earthbath Oatmeal and Aloe
Add a skin health supplement with omega fatty acids and vitamin E
Here is a link to suplements are Veterinary tested and approved. I would advise Canine Omega Benefits and Cutaneo TruBenefits.
http://www.vrshealth.com/canine-products/?petcoach=1977955
Switch to skin health food by royal canin, Hills science diet or purina pro plan
Benadryl has been used in the short term to reduce itching
https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/benadryl/
Best of luck and please post any further questions you may have here. We are happy to help.
Updated on September 24th, 2025