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Okay. So, um, we need to talk. If you
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have a dog, you know that feeling, that
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sound, that like jingle jangle scratch
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scratch sound in the middle of the night
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that makes your soul leave your body.
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You wake up, you're like, "What is
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happening?" And it's just your dog going
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to town on their own skin. It's honestly
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so stressful, not just for them,
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obviously, but for me, too. Is it a
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flea, a ghost? Did you roll in something
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weird again? Many dogs struggle with
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itching from dry skin. allergies or mild
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irritation. Today, we'll go over seven
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safe and natural home remedies you can
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try to help soothe your dog's itchy
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skin. These are things you might have in
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your kitchen right now. Let's just get
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into it because our dogs deserve
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non-itchy lives. All right, first up is
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the one that literally sounds like a spa
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day for your dog. We're talking about an
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oatmeal bath. You take some plain
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unflavored oatmeal. Do not use the maple
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and brown sugar kind, please. You need
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to grind it up into this super fine
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powder. It should feel really soft,
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almost like flour. Start a warm bath,
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not too hot. Then stir the oatmeal
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powder into the water. It gets all milky
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and silky. Let your dog soak for 10 to
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15 minutes, gently pouring it over extra
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itchy areas. Oatmeal helps soothe itchy,
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irritated skin. It's super gentle and
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calming. When you're done, rinse off
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with clean water. It's a bit of a
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production, but so worth it. Okay, next
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on the list is something I am personally
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deeply committed to. Coconut oil. Get
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the good stuff. Organic, virgin,
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unrefined. Take a tiny amount. It melts
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really fast from your body heat. Gently
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massage into dry or itchy patches. If
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they have a dry snoot or cracked pore
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pads, it's amazing for that, too. It's
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super moisturizing and has mild
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antibacterial and antifungal benefits. A
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little barrier of protection. Most dogs
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think it's a snack, so play defense.
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Distract them for 10 15 minutes while it
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absorbs. Moving on. Aloe vera gel. The
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gel inside those leaves is basically
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liquid gold for irritated skin. The most
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important thing, use pure aloe vera gel.
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Check ingredients. Make sure there's no
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added alcohol or weird chemicals. Apply
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a thin layer directly to inflamed areas.
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It cools on contact and helps reduce
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redness and irritation.
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Pure gel is generally safe if they lick
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a little but distract them so it can
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work its magic. Okay, this next one is a
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little pungent. Apple cider vinegar,
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ACV, has antiseptic and antifungal
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properties. Do not pour it straight on
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your dog. that would sting like crazy.
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Dilute 50% water and 50% ACV in a clean
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spray bottle and label it. Lightly mist
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itchy areas. Avoid face and never on
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broken skin. Quick relief with caution.
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This next remedy makes me feel fancy and
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British. We're going to have a little
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tea time for your dog's skin.
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Specifically, chamomile or green tea.
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Steep a few bags until it's nice and
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strong. Make sure it's just plain tea.
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Crucial step, let it cool completely to
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room temp. We are not pouring hot tea on
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our dogs. Option one, mist larger areas.
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Option two, dip a clean cloth or cotton
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ball and dab specific itchy spots. Let
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it air dry. The tea calms irritation and
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helps take down that angry redness. So
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far, everything's been topical, but this
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next one tackles the problem from the
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inside out. Fish oil or omega-3
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supplements. This isn't an instant fix.
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It's a long-term strategy for overall
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skin and coat health, reducing
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inflammation and strengthening the skin
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barrier. You can get liquid pumps for
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food or soft gels for treats. Follow the
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package dosage based on your dog's
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weight. Give it a few weeks. You'll
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notice a shinier coat and less dry,
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flaky skin. Okay, last one. We're making
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a baking soda paste. Simple, cheap, and
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surprisingly effective. Mix baking soda
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with a little water. Add slowly until
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you get a thick, non-drippy paste. Apply
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to small, specific, itchy spots, not all
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over, and leave on 10 15 minutes while
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you distract your dog. Rinse off really
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thoroughly with warm water. Do not use
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on open wounds or broken skin. Okay,
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before we wrap this up, quick, very
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important safety meeting. Please
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actually listen to this part. Avoid ACV
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spray and baking soda paste on any open
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wounds, cuts, or sores. It will sting
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and cause a lot of pain. Prevent your
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dog from licking too much of any remedy.
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A little coconut oil or cooled tea is
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fine, but not a glob of baking soda
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paste or a ton of aloe gel. Let the
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remedy work on the skin, not in the
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stomach. Use distractions. Use a cone if
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needed and let it sit 10 15 minutes. If
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itching is severe, constant, or comes
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with hair loss, redness, weird smells,
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or open sores, call your veterinarian.
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It could be infection, parasites, or a
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severe allergy. Your dog deserves
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comfort and relief. With gentle home
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care and attention, itchy skin can
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improve naturally. Don't forget to like
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tips. And give your dog a little extra
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love today. They deserve it. Okay, I'm
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going to go cuddle my dog now. Bye.
