There’s nothing worse than seeing your Pug with an itchy skin rash. We asked our community of over 800,000 Pug owners the following question: What shampoo would you recommend for a Pug with itchy or sensitive skin? We’ve summarized the best responses below. Always remember to consult your veterinarian before making changes that affect your Pug’s health;
The 20 Best Hypoallergenic Shampoos for Pugs with Itchy/Sensitive Skin
We tried changing the dog food and the vet gave our pug antibiotics. It worked fine for a while. we used Oatmeal shampoo, but one groomer told us no. It really is a lot of trial and error to find what works for each pug.
Author: Catherine P.
Prefer: 3
Frequent oatmeal Very good shampoo for puppies. That’s what I always use, my first girl has crazy allergies
Author: Valerie L.
Prefer: 20
Make sure you wash off the particles of the bristles. Get all the way to the skin. And between the toes and the pads on the feet. Wash. Again all the way to the skin. We have a handheld shower head. That worked great. I also often stuff cotton balls in my puppy’s ears to help stay hydrated.
Author: Diana M.
Prefer: 4
Whatever the shampoo, always end up with a 50/50 ratio of distilled water and white vinegar!!! That will lighten the skin and coat and STOP the irritation!!!
Author: Mary D.
Prefer: 16
What brand or type do you use. Make sure you get all the soap out of your shirt. any residue will dry out the skin even more. You may also want to contact your veterinarian for allergy testing. My daughter’s dog is allergic to chicken and has problems with dry, flaky, itchy skin. All for the sake of chicken.
Author: Carol W.
Prefer: 4
Baby shampoo, or oatmeal shampoo
Author: Bill W.
Prefer: 3
Anything with oatmeal, but check the food to make sure it’s chicken-free
Author: Rebecca B.
Prefer: 2
I use scented honey and chamomile shampoo for both my puppies, they love it and never scratch. There are a number of different scents you can get, most of my clients have converted, from what they are using
Author: Sue L.
Prefer: first
Make a lather and leave the mixture on for ten minutes and then wash it off. Wash them once a week.
Author: Megan C.
Prefer: first
I would definitely consider changing their diet as that is probably the main reason why they are itchy. A lot of dogs are allergic to chicken. We had to change Pugs’ diet because he was overweight and now he is fed raw beef intestines and meat with vegetables. There are no grits at all. His fur is lovely and soft and he doesn’t itch. We only bathe him at most twice a year but brush him regularly to remove all shedding.
Author: Chris R.
Prefer: 2
My dogs have to have cytology shots every 2-3 months or keep them in the apoquel. Most likely shampoo won’t help them. Please DO NOT let your dog itch. Find out what’s going on and find the best treatment for them. I saved my pug that had to go through years of torture because of an untreated skin condition.
Author: Honey bee H.
Prefer: 2
The vet put my dog in the apoquel. It worked wonders. It’s a bit pricey but worth it. My baby is no longer itchy, less itchy and hair is thicker, shedding less.
Author: Michelle S.
Prefer: first
Oatmeal shampoo works fine for my pug for almost 17 years now
Author: Leanne L.
Prefer: 0
A gentle oat shampoo, that’s what we use for our son’s dog, he has itchy skin and it has helped him a lot. Alpoquil, also good.
Author: Elva L.
Prefer: 0
Expensive but worth it – it’s so helpful for my dogs
Author: Deanna G.
Prefer: 0
I’ve used Bert’s Bee Oat Shampoo
Author: Lindsay P.
Prefer: 0
Pyohex, its potion + has an antifungal formula so if they have yeast-rich skin this will help, I use it on one of my puppies as they have sensitive skin/ itchy, they should also use conditioner.
Author: Sue C.
Prefer: 0
Banixx Shampoo help with allergies
Author: Harriet K.
Prefer: 0
I use Zodiac oat shampoo
Author: Carole M.
Prefer: 0
I would recommend this. You can get it at your vet’s office or amazon. We require all of our patients (veterinary technicians) to use this product for skin problems.
Author: Holly R.
Prefer: 0
Important Note: The above recommendations are taken from our community of pug owners. Always do your own research and consult your veterinarian before making changes that affect your pug’s health. iHeartDogs is reader powered, so where applicable links above can be affiliate links to retailers at no extra cost to you.
