Hydrocortisone Dog Shampoo: Itch Relief For Your Pet

Anti-itch shampoos for dogs typically contains the active ingredient hydrocortisone, a steroid hormone drug. While the use of hydrocortisone on animals is not approved by the FDA, veterinarians can prescribe its use legally as well as administer it to animals suffering from conditions that require hydrocortisone. Hydrocortisone has anti-itching properties that help your dog stop itching by reducing inflammation. In addition to hydrocortisone, most dog shampoos have aloe vera that soothes the dog's skin. Combined, hydrocortisone and aloe vera in dog shampoo provides soothing relief to your dog.Dog shampoos with hydrocortisone and alove vera are readily available over the counter. However, take care not to purchase an anti-itch dog shampoo that is simply an imitation of a well known brand. Most of the time, these cheap imitations have chemicals that irritate your dog's skin further and can be harmful to your dog's overall health. It is best to go with an anti-itch dog shampoo that's manufactured by a reputable company. It may cost a bit more than the imitation, but you can be assured that your dog will be safe.Aside from hydrocortisone dog shampoos, there are also hydrocortisone dog sprays that can provide itch relief to dogs. Corti-Care Hydrocortisone Spray consists of 0.5% hydrocortisone and aloe vera. If your dog's skin is irritated and your dog is itching, you can use a hydrocortisone spray on the itchy areas. The spray stops your dog from scratching or licking at the itchy areas, which means the affected skin will be able to repair itself faster. Before applying the hydrocortisone spray, give your dog a bath using hydrocortisone dog shampoo.The hydrocortisone found in dog shampoos contain milder dosage of the drug, but dog owners must take care to avoid their dogs from ingesting hydrocortisone. Also, hydrocortisone dog shampoos should never be used in place of regular dog shampoos. Hydrocortisone dog shampoos should only be used when your dog needs relief from itching.
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