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07-03-2009, 08:46 AM | #1 |
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| Suggestions for natural anti-itch med? Baxter has 4 insect bites from black flies that he's been scratching and biting. They have scabs now but he's still at them because they itch. Does anyone know of a natural anti-itch I can use that won't harm him if he licks it? The black fly problem is terrible this year. We have all been bitten up. They are usually at their worst in May, but this year they don't seem to be letting up. Maybe the cool and wet June we've had. For those that aren't familiar with black flies, they are blood-sucking little insects that cause a large, swollen welt. Very nasty. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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07-03-2009, 09:16 AM | #2 |
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| Oatmeal is a great natural remedy for itching! If you have some normal oats hanging around you house, you can grind them up in your blender or food processor (coffee grinders work too but harder to clean.) Then you can either add it into some warm water for a bath like situation or make it into a bit of a paste. I would let it sit for about 5 to 15 minutes. If they are long haired I am not sure how easy it will be to get out (so bath method might be best) but I use this technique on myself when my skin gets really bad. It doesn't always fix everything but it can help! I am not sure how safe this is for dogs (since I've never had to use it) but perhaps you can use a marigold spray to help keep the flies off the dogs? |
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