Any vets around? Is sudocrem safe for dogs?

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Seen conflicting information online about whether Sudocrem is safe to use on a dogs itchy raw skin under armpit?

It’s not safe if they can lick it as it’s toxic. You can buy lick safe balms online.

We used it on our dogs paws a few years ago, cleared them up beautifully.

Look for a cream called “udder cream”. You’ll find it at an equestrian feed shop or online. It’s designed for cow’s sore udders that valves are suckling. Loads of natural ingredients. And it’s been great on our itchy dog that has loads of allergies. It soothes and also treats the skin.

Thanks - I guess they can lick their armpit. Is there anything else I could use on it tonight to give some relief?

Last time I went to the vet they put sudocream on my dog (and I mean weeks ago not years ago).

And we used to constantly use sudocream with a past dog with allergies, I think as a one off tonight it’s fine.

You could put a thin layer of Sudocrem on them tonight and keep an eye on them while it goes in.

If the itching is caused by an allergy you can also use Piriton (but definitely NOT the other brand).
A tip I got here recently was to give me dog an oat bath and that did seem to help.

Can you put on old T-shirt on your dog after you’ve put sudocrem on to stop him licking?

Great, thanks

I'll have a look for that - thank you

Perfect, thanks

Ok, thank you

I'll get some Piriton tomorrow. Thank you

Good idea - off to hunt for one! Thanks

Aveeno helps them too. If it's a pug, we've had food allergies resulting in scratching and had to rule out grains and surprisingly, chicken.

Cooled green tea... We use it when ddog gets hot spots. Heals faster than vet antibiotics. Make a jug up with 2 tea bags in. Dab regularly with the actual tea bag! No need for a cloth!!

Just reading about chicken allergies - I had no idea! Thanks

Great tip, will get some in the morning. Thanks

Yes chicken is one of the top causes of itching in dogs. Our vet said to feed grain free and go for either turkey or salmon flavour. Other things he suggested were not using any red bedding. He said paler colours and older, cotton bedding is best. We found an oil called itchy dog (Lintbells?) was good too. We used piriton for years, but had to change to apoquel for a couple of years. We keep her off grass as much as possible from May to December. If we have to go on grass in summer we use the aforementioned Udder cream as a barrier and also a soother afterwards (after washing/wiping paws). Strangely our dog seems to be much better as she’s got old.

Was at the vets today and mentioned my dog can get dry skin. Vet checked it out and recommended sudocrem or a mild hydrocortisone cream if it happens again as her skin was clear during her check up. She did say it’s best to apply it before a walk so she doesn’t lick it straight off but didn’t say it was harmful if she did.

That's reassuring, thank you!

Interesting! I'm not convinced it is an allergy tbh as it's only raw in one area and doesn't seem to be itchy anywhere else. But who knows!
Thank you for the info

sudocrem isn’t toxic. It might give them an upset stomach if they ingest a lot but that’s it.

You could put the dog in an old long -sleeve t shirt after to stop licking. Child or adult depending on the breed!

Just to add, this is what the vet recommended to me