More and more chow chow owners are witnessing their pups get itchy due to allergies. If your chow chow is constantly scratching, adding these natural ingredients to their diet can help. Always check with your veterinarian first to rule out skin problems or other fleas and ticks.
1. Give your Chow Chow a daily dose of high quality fish oil
First, make sure you’re feeding your dog high-quality fish oil. Fish oil contains omega-3, which is not found in most commercial pet foods because it cannot survive the manufacturing process. Omega-3s help calm inflammation, and in some studies, it significantly reduced itching in dogs with moderate to mild atopic dermatitis. We like Norwegian Salmon Oil because it has extremely high purity.
2. Try Adding Quercetin to Chow Chow’s Diet
Quercetin also known as “Nature’s Benadryl.” This ingredient has become very popular in recent years among dogs because it helps to suppress inflammation in the body. It’s a bit hard to find in supplement form, but included in some soft chew formulas.
3. Try adding colostrum to your Chow Chow
Found in breast milk, bovine colostrum helps Supports normal histamine response to help improve allergic conditions. Colostrum contains immunoglobulins (commonly known as antibodies) that boost the immune system for your chow chow. Colostrum supplement for dogs a bit hard to find, but included in some soft chew recipes.
4. Add Ganoderma to Chow Chow’s Diet
Ganoderma lucidum contains ganoderic acid, a compound that inhibits the release of histamine. Histamine causes an allergic reaction in your chow chow body. Additionally, this potent ingredient has anti-inflammatory properties that can help relieve itching.
5. Try giving your Chow Chow apple cider vinegar or as a dietary supplement
ACV provides digestive support and relief for allergic reactions. A small amount can be added to your dog’s water bowl or applied topically. You can also apply a mixture of 50% ACV and 50% water directly to your dog’s skin in areas where the skin is irritated or itchy. If given orally, you can also find apple cider vinegar soft chew supplement for dogs.
6. Try giving your Chow Chow a colloidal oatmeal bath
A popular remedy for everyone, this age-old source of relief may also work for your chow chow. There are many methods and products on the market, and PetCoach provides a great tutorial on how to take an oatmeal bath.
7. Try rubbing coconut oil on your Chow Chow’s skin (or add it to their diet)
Coconut oil can be applied directly to your dog’s skin. It helps relieve itching and may also improve your dog’s skin and coat in general. Many dogs love this flavor, which can actually become a minor issue if your dog licks it off the skin too quickly!
8. Check If Probiotics Make a Difference for Your Chow Chow
Scientists are finding many links between our digestive system and many forms of disease. Many pet owners notice a difference in their dog’s allergy symptoms after giving probiotic supplements for dogs (make sure to use the one made for dogs). Your results may vary, but it’s worth a try.
Many of the above ingredients can be found in this 6-in-1 anti-allergy and itching supplement for dogs, including salmon oil, reishi mushroom, colostrum, apple cider vinegar, quercetin and probiotics.
