Is your dog scratching and keeping you up all night? There are many reasons that this may be happening. CBD products may be able also to help stop your dog from itching and allow both you and your dog to get a restful night's sleep.
by Dr. Sara Ochoa DVM - Veterinarian 4 min read 0 Comments
Is your dog scratching and keeping you up all night? There are many reasons that this may be happening. CBD products may be able also to help stop your dog from itching and allow both you and your dog to get a restful night's sleep.
There are many reasons that your dog may be itching. Some of these are very obvious such as allergies and parasites, but sometimes there is an underlying medical condition causing your dog to be extremely itchy. If you notice that your dog is itching, it is best to schedule an appointment with your veterinarian to get to the bottom of the itching before it becomes a bigger problem.
Allergies are one of the most common reasons for a dog to itch. If it is springtime and plants are blooming, releasing pollen into the air, this pollen is getting on your dog when they go outside to play or potty. These allergens cause your dog to be very itchy. Just like with people, seasonal allergies will go away once winter comes.
Certain parasites such as fleas, ticks, and mites can cause your dog to itch. Most dogs are allergic to the saliva produced by fleas. When your dog gets bit by a flea, it transfers its saliva to your dog, causing a local allergic reaction and causing your dog to be very itchy even going as far as to cause diseases.
Mites can also cause your dog to itch. These are microscope parasites that live in the hair follicles of your dog's skin. When these mites overgrow, you will notice hair loss and even an itchy dog. This is most commonly seen around the face and legs of your dog.
A rash can also cause your dog to itch. If your dog lays in something that they are allergic to such as poison ivy your dog can develop a rash. These rashes can be very itchy. Most of the time, your dog will need some kind of topical steroid to cause them to stop itching and allow the rash to heal.
Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin, usually due to some type of allergic response. Some dogs react to vaccines or get stung by a bee, causing your pet's skin to become inflamed. Once this inflammation happens, your pet will itch for a few days until the allergic reaction has been eliminated.
When your dog starts to itch, they are making micro-abrasions in the skin. This is destroying the healthy skin barrier and allowing bacteria to be able to get into the skin. This itchy can lead to a skin infection. The longer the skin is left infected, the hard it is to get the skin back to normal. Usually, your pet will need daily antibiotics and antifungals. They will also require frequent baths and usually some kind of supplement to help repair the natural skin barrier.
CBD oil or cannabidiol is developed from the hemp plant. This does not contain THC, the product linked to the psychogenic state. This oil has been shown to have been added benefits to a dog's health, such as helping decrease inflammation and help with the repair of the natural skin barrier. This makes CBD products great for any dog with itchy skin.
There are many ways that CBD products can help your dog. CBD products have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, pain relief, and help increase overall comfort for your pet.
By using CBD oil your dog, it has been shown to help decrease inflammation. When your dog itches its skin, your dog will cause a local inflammation at the spot that they are itching. CBD products are shown to help repair the natural skin barrier and allow the skin to heal.
CBD products can help decrease the pain that is caused when your pet is itching.
Some dogs with itchy skin can also be very painful. When your dog itches their skin, they will break the healthy skin layer. This can be very painful. Some dogs will itch their skin when they are very anxious. CBD products will help decrease the pain associated with itching and help with anxiety.
CBD products not only help with the skin but have also been shown to help with many other diseases. CBD products can help decrease pain associated with arthritis, help decrease seizures, help with glaucoma, and helps with anxiety.
While a dog with itchy skin can be very frustrating, there are many ways to treat and prevent itchy skin. Once your pet starts itching, it can be a hard cycle to break. Once you figure out the best way to prevent your dog from itching staying on top of the supplements will keep your dog happy and healthy. If your dog is itching, make an appointment with your veterinarian to get to the underlying reason that your dog is itching so they can get back to a healthy, happy life. CBD products are great to use for your dog with itching skin.
Meet The Author
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Since she was a little girl, Dr. Ochoa knew that her dream was to become a veterinarian. With a tremendous passion and love for animals, she is now a great source of knowledge for others. Dr. Ochoa lives happily with her husband Greg and her babies: Ruby the Schnoodle and Bam-Bam the bunny.
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