C&G PetsFirst Aid Antibacterial Itchy Skin Cream with SPF 50 | Natural Essential Oil | Maintains Cracked Itchy Skin | Lick Safe Non-Toxic Non-Irritant | Highly Absorbent Sun Cream for Dogs 100ml

My dog, right before Xmas, decided he had an itch that he simply could not scratch - so he chewed himself raw instead.I was horrified as over a 72 hour period, every time he went outside or was left unattended (like at night) he would chew around the base of his tail, pulling out fur & chewing his skin raw to the point of bleeding. He wouldn't do it in front of us, but as soon as he was out of our sight he would do it - it was like he knew and was being sneaky about it. He would go out for a 5 min toilet trip in the garden & come back bleeding.There was nothing obvious causing the issue (such as fleas, ticks or a visible skin issue) but we decided to treat his skin with something anti-fungal & anti-bacterial just incase & to also keep the skin clean whilst it was healing.The vets were all closed except for emergencies, but thankfully Amazon were still delivering.We invested in a muzzle to stop him making a further mess of his bum when he was not being watched (so outdoor toilet breaks & overnight basically) and also bathed the hot spot daily with this shampoo.This shampoo claims to be natural & medicated for cleaning wounds, so it was a perfect fit for our issue.It is easy enough to use - I mixed some in water in a jug, used a cloth dipped in the mixture to bathe the area & then after a few minutes of letting it do its thing, a clean cloth with just water to ensure it was rinsed off again. We did this every night before putting the muzzle on so he couldn't bother the area & this worked perfectly. Out dog is way too big to get in the bath, so doing it this way meant I could lie him on a towel & treat the area, pat it dry with a microfibre towel & then leave to airdry as he was mostly dry at this point.Thankfully over the last 2 months, we have seen a vast improvement. His fur has grown back & his skin has healed nicely. He no longer seems bothered by whatever it was that initially triggered him.Now when he goes to the groomers, we take his shampoo along too & he is bathed in it to keep up the treatment.We will now keep some in the house for any other emergencies as with it being a natural product it's perfect for treating any sores, spots, cuts or scrapes.It smells nice too - like those herbal tablets you get from sweet shops. Pleasant and natural, not perfumed or fake like some products.I would imagine this product could also be used on other animals with it being natural too.5 stars would recommend keeping some of this in the pet first aid kit.Update - I have also used this product on my birds. Whilst I do not advocate bathing birds in shampoo as it strips their waterproofing oils from the feathers, sometimes that is the least of my concern and the bird being bathed is a priority.I don’t like to use human shampoos on my birds but being as this is natural and also antiseptic etc I feel more comfortable using this instead.I’ve had to use it a few times to treat various things and clean birds and so far it’s been great. It leaves their feathers soft and smooth, smells nice and has all the natural goodness I’d hope from a natural product.I’ve used it on birds I’ve rescued that have been covered in poop, birds that are unwell and have vomited on themselves and one that had a run in with a dog and I wanted to remove the dogs saliva from the bird so it didn’t catch anything. So far so good as it is a great item for any first aid type treatments such as scrapes, bites, stings etc so if the bird has any minor wounds (such as the one that ended up in the mouth of a dog) hopefully this shampoo helps clean the wound and prevent infection.Would recommend.

Lovely shampoo! Gentle and good on my dog’s sensitive skin! Smells very nice and gets him super clean on his blond fur

A good shampoo although nothing seems to stop my dog itching ...but this helps and seems to calm her itching quite a bit.

Smells lovely - of cloves, not strong perfumes. Our very skin sensitive dog has never had any reaction to the product. Cleans gently, leaving a nice natural fragrance.

I've been using this shampoo for my dogs for many years now & it's a good product.The bottle I received this time was bow bottomed so wouldn't stand up so I had to pour the contents into another bottle.

Great shampoo for dogs with sensitive skin. My dog has very sensitive skin and this shampoo, whilst effective for cleaning, does not irritate at all. She shows no signs of scratching or itching after having bathed in this and it leaves a really nice fresh clean smell without any of the harsh chemicals. Would definitely recommend for any pups who suffer from dry or sensitive skin

If I could give this cream 10 stars I would! I have a bichon cross shih tzu and he turns 9 years old on 14th June 2025. Until 6 months ago he was always totally healthy. But now he suffers with skin problems and constant ear infections. He’s been to vets many many times and it has cost a considerable fortune. The vet has just told me that he needs to have an injection every four weeks for life. I do not agree and financially cannot afford an expensive injection every four weeks forever. So I got this cream in my bid to ease his skin. The cream is actually amazing, it has the appearance and consistency of Vaseline. I put it on and within half an hour the bright red skin turns to a very pale pink which is his normal skin tone. I also bought the shampoo and it is also very effective. He used to not like me putting the cream on but after putting it on a couple of times he loves it. I can totally recommend this cream. It’s gentle and kind to the skin and does restore skin to it’s natural condition. He has this on most days and loves it. Since buying this I have also changed his food and treats to hypoallergenic.Also as of yesterday I have started him on prebiotics, coconut oil, omega 3,6,9. He has puptons treats for his waterworks. I have changed his water fountain from plastic to stainless steel and I’ve stopped using Dettol laundry cleanser on his bedding when I wash it.Also I’ve changed his conditioner to oatmeal “buddy care” I refuse to accept that he needs an injection for life.The vets these days seem only to be concerned with making money. At no point have my vets even suggested testing him for his allergies and it was me that approached them about changing his food etc.They are happy to make money treating the symptoms and don’t treat the cause.

Bought for our 3 Shihtzu’s and seemed to stop their scratching!