Betty says…My mom told me to put lotion on my dog to stop her from scratching behind her ears. Is it really safe to put lotion on dogs? The Beauty Brains respond: We’ll take a crack at this one even though we’re not the Beauty Bitches (as in female dogs…get your mind out of the [...]
Betty says…My mom told me to put lotion on my dog to stop her from scratching behind her ears. Is it really safe to put lotion on dogs?
The Beauty Brains respond:
We’ll take a crack at this one even though we’re not the Beauty Bitches (as in female dogs…get your mind out of the gutter!)
Canine cosmetics
Dogs have a pretty good life except when it comes to skin care. Their skin doesn’t produce sebum the way ours does and certain breeds are prone to dry skin conditions. Regular skin lotions don’t work so well through all that hair but there is a special “lotion” for dogs that’s supposed to fight dermal inflammation, itching, bacterial and even fungal infections. The product is called DogsBestFriend and it’s made by Brookton Labs, the pet division of BioNexus, LTD.
The product consists of an aloe vera base containing an extract of Nigella sativa which is rich in thymoquinone along with omega-3 and -6 fatty acids. The fatty acids form a moisturizing barrier while the thymoquinone and vitamins E and D3 help soothe skin.
Does this stuff really work?
I couldn’t find any definitive studies in the literature but the manufacturer does site a number of references to support that this extract is an effective anti-inflammatory as well as to show it is safe. If your dog has an occasional problem with itchiness this product might be worth a try but if the problem is chronic and more severe, you should consult with your vet.
Reference: http://www.brooktonlabs.com/reviews.html
Image credit: Brookton Labs
Source: thebeautybrains.com
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