Grooming Plan for Sensitive Skin Dogs
📅 Published: November 20, 2024| ⏱️ 6 min read | 🏷️ Skin Care
If your dog scratches after every bath, it’s time to swap to skin-safe protocols. This plan reduces flare-ups and keeps the barrier intact.
Ingredient Audit
- Avoid sulfates, heavy fragrance, and harsh preservatives.
- Look for oat, aloe, manuka honey, calendula, and ceramides.
- Test new products on a small patch for 24 hours.
Gentle Bath Method
- Brush lightly to remove debris—skip aggressive deshedding.
- Use lukewarm water and massage shampoo with flat palms, not nails.
- Rinse twice as long as you lathered, then apply a leave-on hydrator.
Between-Bath Relief
Keep a spray bottle of diluted apple cider vinegar (1:4 with water) for hot-spot emergencies—only on intact skin and per vet approval.
Use hypoallergenic wipes after walks, add omega-3 supplements, and run a humidifier indoors during dry seasons.