Daisy Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 (edited) Like many people we have had a bit of a flea problem lately. Even though I seem to have gotten rid of the fleas (no visible signs of them), some of my dogs are still scratching, to the point that one of my greyhounds is starting to get patches under his fur that almost look like grazes Is there anything I can use to help ease the itch, or do i need to take him to the vet? Edited March 14, 2010 by Daisy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Sounds as if it may be a reaction to something in the environment Try erny's recommendation of CALENDULA tea apparently it is great for relieving itches etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 ummm... really dumb question here but I am guessing the dogs don't drink the tea? Do you spray it onto them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 yep- dab/spray.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 thanks Have to pop down to woollies this afternoon, will have to see if they have any - would it be with tea/coffee or in the health food section do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniek Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 We use malaseb shampoo for those that come to us with flea itchies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfgirl Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 thanks Have to pop down to woollies this afternoon, will have to see if they have any - would it be with tea/coffee or in the health food section do you think? Haven't seen it in the supermarket but you can get it at the Health Food Shops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sezling Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 (edited) I got my calendula tea from GNC but other health food shops would have it too. Recently my boy has been having itchies that could not be relieved by the calendula but APEX lotion really did the trick. I've also tried aloe vera gel and paw paw ointment (the latter being too messy and sticky) before but they did little to relieve the urge to itch (apart from the aloe vera being cooling). I'd say try the calendula first as that has worked the best out of the natural remedies I've tried, if not the lotion I have has a numbing (anaesthetic) agent that diminishes the itch and redness too. Then again it isn't something you would want to rely on for long-term daily applications as constant use can have side effects =s Edited March 15, 2010 by sezling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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