It’s been a long day at work. You’ve enjoyed unwinding with your favorite television show, and it’s time to catch up on some much needed sleep. Turning the lights out, you roll over and close your eyes with a sigh.
Then, it starts.
Your dog is itchy, and you can hear him scratching at himself. In the quiet of the night, it’s the only sound you can hear, and it’s so loud! There’s no way you’ll get to sleep while he’s constantly licking his skin and paws. You need to work out how to soothe your dog’s skin and help him settle at bedtime, or you’ll both be tired and cranky in the morning.
I use a three tiered approach to calm down my itchy westie.
1. Calm Down
Before bedtime, or in the middle of the night when your dog wakes you up, give your canine companion some CBD Oil specifically designed for calming your pup. He will happily swallow this liquid, but if not, pop a few drops on his favorite treat and offer him that.
If you don’t want to give your dog CBD, we also really like this herbal remedy.
2. Stop that Itch
Your dog won’t stop scratching while he is still itchy. Grab your bottle of Anti Itch Spray, part his fur and spray it directly onto his skin. There’s no need to wet his coat, you can apply it while he is still dry. This makes it perfect for using just before bed. The Anti Itch Spray from King Kanine (pictured above) is works well because it has CBD oil in it as well as natural botanicals.
Again, if you’re hesitant about CBD here’s another really good anti itch spray that doesn’t contain CBD and is just as effective.
3. Hands on Soothing
Brush your dog with a soft bristled brush. Gentle strokes over his entire body will relax him and he’ll be dozing in no time. Think about trying Tellington Ttouch – this technique involves moving your fingertips in small circles all over your dog’s body. It is designed to calm him down, and it may also break the itch-scratch cycle that is distressing for both of you.
RECAP
As soon as your dog wakes you, Give your dog the CBD oil so this natural remedy gets into her system and starts taking effect. Then spray some anti itch spray on the areas your dog is scratching/licking most. Finally, brush your dog. After about 10 minutes your dog should be good to go for at least a few hours.
Get to the Bottom of the Itch
There is always a reason for a dog’s itching and scratching, and an important part of managing his condition is working out what is causing it. If he has fleas, then make sure you keep Flea the Scene handy. It contains no pesticides, but instead relies on safe and effective natural ingredients to kill these blood sucking little parasites.
If he has a food allergy, then you’ll need to perform a food trial to work out what he is sensitive to, and keep those foods off his dinnertime menu.
Sleep deprivation is torture, especially when your work colleagues are relying on you in the morning. It’s not fun for your dog either. Take the time to calm him down and soothe his itch before you both go to bed, and you’ll enjoy sweet dreams the whole night through.