Coat Sprays
There are several reasons why a coat spray is a good idea for your Beagle. It can:
- Keep fur and skin moisturized
- Help repel dirt and debris
- Keep your dog smelling nice
- Refresh the coat in between baths
A great choice for this is Nootie Daily Spritz. The fragrance choices are pretty awesome. There’s cucumber melon, coconut lime, Japanese cherry blossom, sweet pea & vanilla, and warm vanilla cookie. It’s a fantastic way to keep a hound dog like the Beagle smelling clean (and yummy). If your looking for something with a milder scent, a terrific one is
Perfect Coat Freshening Spray. This has pleasant baby powder fragrance. It also has a touch of aloe vera in it which is always helpful and it keeps the coat nice and shiny.
Tips:
Leave-in sprays like this can be used every day, but generally need to be applied every 3 days or so for maximum freshness. Be sure to just lightly spritz this; you don’t want to soak the coat.
Specialized Shampoos & Sprays
Fortunately, there are some great shampoos, sprays, and creams that can correct a range of skin issues.
For dry skin:
The previously mentioned Oatmeal and Aloe will work well to resolve dry skin issues. When used as a treatment in this way, massage the shampoo in for 5 minutes.
For irritated skin: For raw skin, bug bites, unexplained rashes, etc., you’ll want to give your Beagle cooling relief and
Earthbath Eucalyptus and Peppermint Shampoo
does just that with its effective formula. Eucalyptus is a natural antiseptic that works as an antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. And, peppermint is an essential oil that is naturally cooling.
For hot spots, itching, and other allergy-related skin issues:If your Beagle is suffering skin problems related to allergies or other irritants, you’ll want to use a two-method approach.
Step 1: Use a soothing shampoo.
For moderate issues, one to consider is
EarthBath Tea Tree Oil & Aloe Vera Shampoo. Tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It also calms down inflammation. Aloe contains two natural elements, auxin and gibberellins. These both work to heal and reduce skin inflammation. In addition, also is known to effectively heal chronic skin issues such as drying, peeling, and scaling.
If, however, your Beagle is really suffering, it’ll be time to ramp things up with
Moosh Natural Organic Dog Shampoo. This is an incredible organic shampoo that soothes, heals, and restores a wide range of issues. So, even if you are not sure what is causing the problems, there is a good chance that this will help.
There are zero chemicals and no sulfates or other irritating ingredients and the pH is spot-on. This offers an amazing blend of bentonite clay (renown for its healing abilities), shea butter (an amazing organic substance that helps with itching, wounds, bug bites, eczema, allergies, and more), aloe vera (to help moisturize and soothe), neem oil (a powerful antioxidant to help soothe dry or damaged skin and fur) and argan oil (to hydrate and moisturize).
Step 2: Provide immediate and round-the-clock relief via a spray or cream. Sprays.
Anti-itch, healing, and allergy sprays are great for targeting certain areas on a Beagle for immediate relief. This is a particularly good choice if your Beagle has trouble being touched on those areas.
An extremely effective all-natural spray is
Bodhi Dog's' Anti-Itch Oatmeal Spray. This is a choice if your Beagle is able to reach the area to possible lick it and you do not want to have to place a cone on your guy or gal since it's 100% non-toxic.
This will immediately relieve itching with its combination of oatmeal and baking soda. In addition, this has a blend of vitamins that soothes the skin. You can apply it as often as needed; depending on the exact issue, 2 to 4 daily applications may be needed. Be sure that the last one of the day is right before your Beagle goes to sleep.
A cream.
A healing cream is a good choice as long as your Beagle can tolerate it being massaged in. One like
ResQ Organics Pet Skin Treatment
offers comforting relief via its range of helpful ingredients that includes Manuka honey (produced by a particular bee in New Zealand and has long been known for its antibacterial properties), organic aloe vera, coconut, olive oil, hemp seed oil, shea butter, and a blend of vitamins.
For skin yeast infections:Yeast infections are not that uncommon with dogs; the skin naturally is home to a species of yeast, malassezia; under certain conditions (hot weather, skin folds remaining moist, compromised immune system), the yeast can begin to overmultiply.
Typically, signs include intense itching accompanied by an odd musty smell. Common areas for this include around the ears, between the toes, the genital area, armpits, anal area, and/or nasal folds.
Left untreated, sores may appear, with or without discharge.
If you are unsure if your Beagle has a yeast infection, it’s best to have the veterinarian examine your guy or gal. If you have identified this problem, a Beagle can often be treated from home using an anti-fungal shampoo. Do note that these types of shampoos are medicated and should not be used unless the diagnosis is clear.
Shampooing Tips
1. Brush your Beagle right before the bath.
Brushing beforehand will ensure that any loose hairs are pulled out of the coat for a more productive wash.
2. Use warm water.
Cold water can give a dog the chills and hot water can not only scald but also triggers hair cuticles to close which can prevent shampoo from working as it should.
3. Wet the coat thoroughly before adding shampoo.
A Beagle’s fur is somewhat water-resistant, so it takes some work to ensure that the coat is soaked through down to the skin. The most effective way to do this is to use a spray nozzle.
4. Massage deeply.
Shampoo will do little good if it’s only used on the outer surface, it must reach the skin in order to wash away accumulated body oils. To help you do this, you may wish to use a bath scrub brush like the
Conair Dog Massaging Shampoo Brush. This is very effective, is easy to hold, and most dogs find that it feels good.
5. Rinse well.
Both the rinse after the shampoo and the final rinse after the conditioner are important. The products that you use should do their job but then be rinsed off so that no residue remains. Again, a spray nozzle is best for this job.
6. Once your Beagle does the 'doggie shake', towel your dog dry.
Pay particular attention to the groin area, armpits, and paws since these areas are most prone to developing yeast infections (skin that remains moist is one of the contributing factors).
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