If your furry friend suffers from dry, itchy, or irritated skin due to allergies or weather, an oatmeal bath is the perfect remedy! Read below to learn how to soothe your dog’s skin with DIY oatmeal baths.

Benefits

Oatmeal has anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe itchy and irritated skin. Additionally, oatmeal baths create a protective barrier to keep your pup’s skin moisturized. So, oatmeal baths and humidifiers can soothe itchy skin and canine atopic dermatitis. But there is no need to buy an oatmeal bath solution when you can make your own at home!

Ingredients

To prepare an oatmeal bath for your dog, you need simple ingredients you probably already have in your home! You will need:

  • blender or food processor
  • plain oatmeal (1/3 cup for small dogs or 1/2 to 1 cup for medium to large dogs)
  • warm water
  • 1 cup high-fat milk OR 2 tablespoons olive oil for increased moisturization
  • a bathtub

To make the oatmeal bath, follow these steps:

  1. Blend or food process your oats to create an excellent powder (the powder should be fine enough to absorb into warm water and create a milky-looking solution)
  2. Next, pour the oat powder into a tub of running warm water and stir to combine
  3. Then, add high-fat milk or olive oil if desired
  4. Lastly, fill the tub to a level that reaches the bottom of your pup’s stomach (or as high as they will tolerate)

How To Give An Oatmeal Bath

Next, to effectively give your four-legged friend an oatmeal bath, follow these steps:

  1. First, with your dog in the tub, slowly use a cup to pour the solution over the body
  2. Then, massage the mixture into your pal’s skin and let soak for about 10 minutes
  3. Nest, rinse off with warm water
  4. Lastly, use a towel to dry off your dog and brush out their fur. Avoid using a hair dryer on dry and sensitive skin!

Check out our tips above to give your dog an oatmeal bath at home to soothe dry and irritated skin!