There are so many people who ask what to use to help their dog's skin problems. What I'm going to suggest is not a cure-all, but it does an amazing job of soothing itchy skin, treating dry, flakey skin, healing flea bite dermatitis, and a host of other skin problems. And it's inexpensive, all natural, and easy to do.

Sugar scrubs! Brown sugar is probably the best, but plain white sugar will work, too.

Simply add several handfuls of sugar when you bathe the dog. Massage in until the sugar dissolves. Let it soak for a few more minutes and rinse well. You'll be surprised how well this works after only one application.

The only pets you should not use this on are diabetic pets with open sores. The sugar could delay healing. If the diabetic pet does not have open sores, sugar scrubs are safe, and effective.

Sugar has been used for centuries to stop bleeding, prevent infection, draw out infection, and aid healing. It was used (and sometimes still is) to pack wounds on battle fields because it controls bleeding and is antibacterial.

Give it a try. You'll like the results.

Originally Posted by vetgroomer

There are so many people who ask what to use to help their dog's skin problems. What I'm going to suggest is not a cure-all, but it does an amazing job of soothing itchy skin, treating dry, flakey skin, healing flea bite dermatitis, and a host of other skin problems. And it's inexpensive, all natural, and easy to do.

Sugar scrubs! Brown sugar is probably the best, but plain white sugar will work, too.

Simply add several handfuls of sugar when you bathe the dog. Massage in until the sugar dissolves. Let it soak for a few more minutes and rinse well. You'll be surprised how well this works after only one application.

The only pets you should not use this on are diabetic pets with open sores. The sugar could delay healing. If the diabetic pet does not have open sores, sugar scrubs are safe, and effective.

Sugar has been used for centuries to stop bleeding, prevent infection, draw out infection, and aid healing. It was used (and sometimes still is) to pack wounds on battle fields because it controls bleeding and is antibacterial.

Give it a try. You'll like the results.

Thanks. My puppy has the skin problem now. Before i see you advice,I do not know how to do it.

I have a friend on another board who swears by oatmeal soak. There was a product called Sulfodene I used for hot spots years ago, I cannot find it anymore.

You make an appointment with your veterinarian because your dog is chewing incessantly at some wet, raw looking skin lesion. And it seems to be noticeably bigger than it was just hours ago. This is getting to look nasty. You show it to your neighbor and they say your dog has a "Hot Spot". What the heck is that, you ask?

Also known as Summer Sores or Moist Eczema, Hot Spots can seemingly appear spontaneously anywhere on a dog's body and the area involved can rapidly spread. This moist, raw skin disorder has a variety of causes but the most consistent factor is bacteria. There are a number of kinds of bacteria that can be cultured from a "hot spot" and fortunately most respond to oral and topical antibiotics. Anything that irritates or breaks the skin can create the environment for bacterial contamination if the skin surface has just a bit of moisture on it. That moisture can be present from a recently given bath, from swimming or being out in the rain, from rolling in wet grass or even from a slightly oozing sore that provides nutrients for bacteria. For some reason, cats rarely acquire Hot Spots; dermatological problems in our feline friends are far less common than in the dog.

Treatment
- Initial treatments may entail removal of the hair in and around the lesions, washing of the whole dog with antibiotic shampoos such as benzoyl peroxide, careful drying and the application of an antibiotic ointment to local lesions, in most cases, antibiotics will also be administered orally for 3-4 weeks. Bandages or a protective collar which prevents the dog from mutilating the lesions may be applied.
Some pyoderma involving skin folds can require corrective surgery. In recurrent cases where testing reveals no definable underlying cause, special staphylococcal vaccines as an alternative to long-term antibiotic treatment can be tried.

It may be necessary to continue treatments such as antiseptic shampooing, antibiotic ointment applications and giving antibiotics orally at home. While most cases respond to treatment, recurrences of pyoderma are common, particularly if treatment recommendations and follow-up visits to your veterinarian are neglected. Glucocorticoid steroids cannot be administered.

Useful piece of advice..
Sugar is really a helpful ingredient especially in human and animal's body.