My dog has itchy bumps from a sweater. What home remedies can I use?

It definitely seems like she's reacting and it may be worth taking her to a vet for medication if this doesn't go down soon. The best thing you can do at this time is wash your dog again with just cool water. The cool water will help give some relief and will help to remove the cause of the reaction. I recommend using a shower head for 15 minutes all over her body, so there is good pressure to remove the shampoo residue. If she happens to start vomiting, has trouble breathing, or starts breathing faster than normal, then these are signs of a severe allergic reaction and I recommend taking her to the emergency vet immediately for treatment. If you have further questions or need further clarification, then you may consider having an online consult with one of our vets on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. This way, you can send unlimited pictures and have a text conversation with a vet. I hope that helps and she gets better soon.

Hello. I am so sorry for your worries with Nero. The best thing for something like this is to bathe him in an oatmeal based shampoo (either one for people, like Aveeno, or one labeled for dogs) using COOL water. Let him soak for about 10 minutes & repeat daily as necessary. You do not want to use any topical creams or ointments as this may leave him a greasy mess. Hopefully, this will help his skin greatly. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Jax. I would start by bathing him with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner such as an oatmeal or fatty acid based formula. This will help to cleanse and soothe the skin. If this does not resolve the issue, then he will need to see his veterinarian as antibiotics will likely be needed. You can also discuss why this may have happened based on his exams findings. This will help the rash from recurring in the future. I hope this information helps!

I would wait 24 hours or so after he was groomed to be bathedagain. This is because frequent bathing can dry out the skin and cause more irritation. If his itching continues after one bath he may have an infection and need to be seen by your veterinarian. You could also try and oatmeal-based shampoo as it can be soothing for itchy skin.

Thank you for contacting Pet Coach with your question about Thor. Poor boy! Try giving him an oatmeal bath, that may help with the itching. Unfortunately, it's illegal for me to recommend any OTC medications. Keep an eye on him, and if the itching gets worse, the bumps spread, his face starts swelling, and/or he has trouble breathing, take him into an ER vet right away. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Loki. I am glad that he is seeing his veterinarian. He may have a bacterial skin infection. This can happen for a variety of reasons, but allergies are a common cause. Has he been licking the area? This can make it worse. I recommend bathing him with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner such as an oatmeal or fatty acid based formula to help soothe his skin. Place an E-collar on him if he is licking. I hope this information helps!

I could be that Zeke is suffering an allergic reaction from the puppy shampoo, and I would not use it again on him. The bumps may go away on their own, but oftentimes an allergic reaction requires veterinary treatment to fix. As long as the bumps aren't getting bigger and his face isn't swelling (which would affect his ability to breathe), it's fine to wait until the morning to have him seen by a vet. If his bumps get larger, more appear, and/or his face starts swelling, take him into an ER vet or find a vet on call to see him right away. I hope this helps!