Dog Skin Problems? Vet-Recommended Lime Sulfur Shampoo Solutions

Okay, here's my personal experience using lime sulfur shampoo on my dog:

My dog, Buster, a fluffy Samoyed, had been scratching like crazy lately. His skin was red and irritated, and he was starting to lose fur in patches. I took him to the vet, and after some tests, it turned out he had a nasty case of ringworm. Ugh, not fun.

The vet recommended using a lime sulfur shampoo, also sometimes call it "lime sulfur dip". Honestly, the name itself sounded pretty intimidating, and I was a bit nervous about using it on my poor pup.

Getting Ready

First things first, I gathered all my supplies. I had:

• The lime sulfur shampoo (obviously)
• Rubber gloves (for me, this stuff is strong!)
• Old towels (that I didn't mind getting stained)
• A large plastic tub (for bathing Buster outdoors)
• Eye protection, safety glasses(just in case)
• A bucket for diluting

The Stinky Part

I'll be honest, this stuff smells like rotten eggs. Seriously, it's potent. I made sure to do this outside, and even then, the smell lingered. I followed the instructions on the bottle and diluted the shampoo with water. It turned a milky yellow color.

Bath Time!

I put on my gloves, safty glasses and wet Buster down with regular water first. He's usually pretty good about baths, but he seemed a bit suspicious of the whole setup this time. Once he was soaked, I poured the diluted lime sulfur solution all over him, making sure to get it down to his skin, especially in the affected areas. I avoided his eyes, of course.

Then came the waiting game. I had to let it sit on him for about 10 minutes. Let me tell you, those were some long minutes. Buster kept giving me these sad puppy-dog eyes, and the smell wasn't helping either of us. I kept him occupied with some treats and lots of praise.

Rinsing and Drying

Finally, it was time to rinse. I rinsed him thoroughly with clean water, making sure to get all the shampoo residue off. This took a while, as I wanted to be extra careful. After the rinse, I wrapped him in one of the old towels and rubbed him down as much as I could. He still smelled a bit sulfurous, but it was way better than before.

The Results

I repeated this process every few days, as per the vet's instructions. It took a few weeks, but I gradually started to see a difference. Buster's scratching decreased, his skin looked less inflamed, and his fur started to grow back. It wasn't an overnight miracle, but it definitely worked. The ringworm cleared up completely, and Buster was back to his fluffy, happy self.

So, would I recommend lime sulfur shampoo? Yes, but with some caveats. It's effective, but it's also smelly, messy, and requires careful handling. Make sure you follow the instructions carefully and protect yourself and your dog. But if your furry friend is struggling with a skin condition, it might just be the solution you need!