The Itch Relief Care Protocol
A natural approach to itchy paws, ears and skin, powered by South African botanicals.
If your pup is constantly scratching, licking their paws or shaking their head, this is the routine we would run. Four steps, each doing one job, with salmon oil as a suggested add-on from the inside. It is a routine, not a diagnosis.
Is This Protocol Right for Your Pup?
A gentle, botanical routine that pairs the soothing qualities of South African botanicals with simple, targeted care. Ideal for dogs experiencing:
This is a grooming and wellness routine. Colt's Woof products are not medicines and are not intended to diagnose or address any medical condition. If symptoms are severe, the skin is broken or smelly, or your dog cannot settle at night, see your veterinarian before starting anything new.
- Chronic paw licking or chewing
- Red, itchy or sensitive skin
- Recurring hot spots or irritation
- Ear sensitivity or mild discomfort
- Seasonal allergy flare-ups
- Dry, flaky or sensitive skin
The 4-Step Protocol
Use these products together as a complete system for best results.
$18.00
Paw & Pavement Mist
A light, leave-in mist that loosens and lifts away the pollen, grass and dust your dog collects on every walk, before it comes indoors and onto the couch. Made with skin-loving Aloe Ferox, antioxidant-rich rooibos and Cape botanicals.
Why it works
- Paws, tummy and legs are what touch the grass, so that is where seasonal itch usually shows up first.
- Dampening the coat lifts the surface film away from the hair, so a cloth carries it off instead of a dry towel pushing it in.
How to use
After every outdoor walk, mist lightly over the coat, tummy, legs and paws. Dampen, don't soak. Wipe down with a cloth, or let it air-dry. No rinsing needed.
$12.00
Itchy Paw Soak
A concentrated botanical soak for soothing tired, rough, irritated paws and the delicate skin between the toes. Can also be added to a full bath for a calming, whole-body soak.
Why it works
- Targets the places that stay warm and damp: between the toes and around the pads.
- A soak is quicker than a bath, so it is realistic to keep up once or twice a week.
How to use
Fill a shallow basin with warm water, add the soak and let your pup stand for 5-10 minutes. Pat dry, especially between the toes. For whole-body use, add to a warm bath and soak for 10 minutes. Supervise, and don't let your dog drink the soak water.
$16.00
Yeast Defense Powder
A multi-purpose dry shampoo powder that helps keep skin fresh and dry between baths. Especially handy for skin folds, ear flaps and paw crevices, where moisture tends to linger.
Why it works
- Yeast likes warm, damp places. This keeps those places dry.
- Used straight after the soak, it dries the spots a towel misses.
How to use
After the paw soak, or on dry skin between baths, dust a light layer into problem areas: between the toes, on the ear flaps (never inside the ear canal) and in skin folds. Massage gently into the coat. No rinsing required.
$14.00
Aloe Ferox Healing Gel
A pure, concentrated topical gel from South African Aloe Ferox extract. Cooling and soothing for dry, rough or irritated-looking skin. Non-greasy, and safe if your pup gives it a lick.
Why it works
- Cool on contact, which is usually enough to interrupt the licking long enough for you to get a look at the skin.
- Absorbs quickly and leaves no grease in the coat.
How to use
Smooth a thin layer onto dry, rough or irritated-looking spots. Reapply 2-3x daily as needed. Give the gel 10 minutes to absorb for best results, so keep treats or a cone handy and distract your pup with a favorite chew, toy or game. For external use, never on broken or bleeding skin.
$12.00
100% Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil
Great skin care starts from the inside out. Not one of the four steps, but the one we recommend alongside them: added to your dog's bowl daily.
Consider a fish-based diet
- Fish is one of the least allergenic proteins. In one review of 297 dogs with confirmed food allergies, fish accounted for about 2% of cases, while beef, dairy and chicken were the top triggers (Mueller, Olivry and Prélaud, BMC Veterinary Research, 2016).
- Look for a single fish protein, such as salmon, whitefish or pollock, as the first ingredient.
- EPA and DHA omega-3s support normal skin and coat condition.
How to use
Pump the recommended amount onto food once daily. Give it three to four weeks before judging it, because skin condition changes slowly.
Maintenance Schedule
Consistency is the key to long-term itch relief.
Daily
Mist coat and paws with Paw & Pavement Mist after every outdoor walk to clear away pollen and grass. Add Yeast Defense Powder as needed. Soothe hot spots or irritated patches with Aloe Ferox Healing Gel 2-3x daily.
1-2x per week
Treat paws to a 5-10 minute Itchy Paw Soak, then follow with Yeast Defense Powder.
As needed
Add Itchy Paw Soak to a warm bath for a calming, whole-body soak during especially itchy or high-pollen stretches.
Add-on, daily
100% Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil in the bowl, if you are adding it.
Tips for Best Results
- The post-walk habit: during allergy season, mist coat and paws after every outdoor walk to lift away pollen, grass and dust before they come indoors.
- Pat paws fully dry after every soak. A wet paw is the next problem.
- Use the soak and the powder together: one calms, the other keeps things dry.
- Give the gel 10 minutes to absorb. A chew, toy or cone buys you the time.
- Change one thing at a time and give it two weeks, or you will not know what worked.
- Lift and look inside both ears weekly. Dark discharge, a strong smell or repeated head shaking is a vet visit.
Broken or bleeding skin, hair loss, swelling, a smell that returns within days, or a dog who cannot settle at night: all of those need your vet, and the sooner the better.
All Four Steps, One Box
The mist, the soak, the powder and the gel, bought together instead of one at a time. Free from parabens, sulfates and artificial fragrance.
- Paw & Pavement Mist: clear pollen and grass after every walk
- Itchy Paw Soak: paws and the skin between the toes
- Yeast Defense Powder: folds, ear flaps and paw crevices
- Aloe Ferox Healing Gel: dry, rough or irritated-looking spots
Salmon oil is sold separately. Questions about your pup's routine? hello@coltswoof.com
