Anti-Itch Herbal Rinse for Your Dog
Pollen season has become increasingly intense in recent years and is no longer limited to spring.
While there are stronger and milder periods, in reality we need to expect potential pollen allergies all the way until November.
Unfortunately, during these months there isn’t much many dog owners can do when their dogs suffer—except trying to relieve the constant itching.
The recipe I’m sharing with you today has already helped many dogs reduce intense itching and significantly speed up wound healing.
In many cases, when used together with internal My Bulldog Herbs herbal supplements, it brought fast and visible improvement.
How do you prepare it? What do you need?
Scroll down and find out 👇
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp sage (Salvia officinalis)
- 3 tbsp calendula (Calendula officinalis)
- 3 tbsp nettle (Urtica dioica)
- 3 tbsp Himalayan salt
- Coconut oil or hemp seed oil
Preparation
Mix the dry ingredients (herbs and salt) thoroughly in a glass jar—you can shake it well.
Boil water, take 1 tablespoon of the mixture, place it in a cup, and pour hot water over it.
Let it steep for 20 minutes.
After that, you can use it in two ways:
1️⃣ Rinse / paw soak
Dilute the infusion with about 3 liters of water, enough for your dog to stand in or for you to gently pour over affected areas.
2️⃣ Cotton pad wipe
After the 20-minute steeping time, dilute the infusion to 500 ml and use it to gently wipe irritated areas with cotton pads.
Stored in the refrigerator, it keeps for 2 days.
👉 Apply oils only after rinsing!
If your dog already has sores, oils help prevent the skin from tightening and cracking, which can otherwise lead to more wounds from scratching.
Why these ingredients?
Sage
- anti-inflammatory
- wound-healing
- disinfectant
Calendula
- improves skin structure
- anti-inflammatory
- promotes wound healing
Nettle
- antihistamine
- relieves itching
- supports skin health
Himalayan salt
- excellent disinfectant
- astringent
- supports wound healing
Coconut oil
- antifungal
- moisturizes the skin
Hemp seed oil
- soothes the skin
- relieves itching
- absorbs quickly and completely
How often can it be used?
I recommend using it every 2–3 days as needed.
If the condition is severe, you can apply it daily with cotton pads.
👉 It is safe for long-term external use, and no breaks are required.
Where to get the ingredients?
- Herbs: health food or organic stores (loose, not tea bags)
- Coconut oil: make sure it is cold-pressed
- Hemp seed oil: available in our Shop in a 250 ml bottle—also very beneficial internally for allergies
If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments.
Wishing you a truly itch-free summer!
Magyari Detti
canine herbalist
