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20 Jack Russell Owners Share Best Shampoos for Itchy & Sensitive Skin

| Published on March 15, 2023

There’s nothing worse than watching your Jack Russell suffer from itchy skin allergies. We asked our community of over 100,000 Jack Russell owners the following question: What shampoo do you recommend for a Jack Russell with itchy or sensitive skin?

We’ve summarized the best responses below. Always remember to check with your veterinarian before making changes that affect your Jack Russell’s health. iHeartDogs is reader supported, so some of the links below may be paid affiliate links at no additional cost to you. 

20 Best Hypoallergenic Shampoos for Jack Russells with Itchy/Sensitive Skin

Burt’s Bees oatmeal is what I use I have two with super sensitive skin and allergies. I’ve used many brands over the years and have actually made homemade oatmeal shampoo (I don’t recommend, it was a huge mess)

Author: Wendy Chase C.

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Our vet prescribed this shampoo, our dog has been biting his wee legs and won’t let us put anything on him, we’ve to bath him twice a week leaving this on his skin for 10 mins, seems to be working but it’s early days. We tried fish oils but they made no difference.

Author: Sheila C.

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I use Burt’s Bees tearless puppy shampoo. It’s very gentle and no itching after.

Author: Jean Foose S.

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One little drop of hibiscrub to 4 litres of warm water, wash the affected area and rinse well with clean warm water. This is the only thing that works for my poppy’s paws, she has a grass allergy and will lick all the fur from her paws if I don’t wash them daily, hope this helps you

Author: Pauline Ann C.

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Jax and Daisy was a great help for my Jack who had severe allergies. Bathing every day for three days then every three days or as symptoms arise. It helped create a barrier against allergens.

Author: Mary B

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Bugalugs oatmeal shampoo for sensitive skin is what we use on our parsons Russell….

Author: Michael G.

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My little girl suffers from sensitive skin,we use pet head

Author: Tina D.

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Jax n Daisy is fantastic. Worked better than what the vet prescribed.

Author: Marlene D.

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Itching and sensitive skin is not a product reĺated issue really , is mostly food related allergies
You seriously need to ask your vet for a full allergens test so you will not do more harm than good with unnecessary products
All the best
Voice of experience here
One love 

Author: Jaime M.

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We use this it seems to help – TropiClean Shed Control Pet Shampoo

Author: Harry M.

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I have always used this shampoo for our dogs and never had any problems. We have a McNab that has always had dry itchy skin and this has been the best shampoo for him .

Author: Christy S.

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This is what I use on my dogs. It works great. I use it on my horse and shampoo my hair with it also! – EQyss Micro-Tek Gel

Author: Karyl M.

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Oatmeal shampoo or a apple cider vinegar rinse also my jack Russell had itchy sensitive skin until I changed her diet I feed her ziwi peak air dried beef it’s expensive but worth it

Author: Annie B.

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I get mane ‘n tail pet shampoo and conditioner, I leave the conditioner on for a minute and then rinse off. Seems to sooth his skin for a little bit.

Author: Melissa Ann M.

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I use Dr Zoo, made by the same company who makes skincare products for humans with eczema/dermatitis etc… MooGoo Skin Care
Really good stuff and totally safe if they ingest it unlike malaseb, which can be dangerous if swallowed.
Mine also gets cytopoint injections when he really flares up.

Author: Tracy L.

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My vet advised this u can buy online it worked well when I had my lovely old boy xxx

Author: Cath K.

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I actually buy in Aveeno Oatmeal soak. I have had two Jack Russells in my lifetime and both of them get itchy syndrome a few times a year. I just let her soak in the sink and she seems to enjoy it and rinse her off as best I can. You’re going to get all kinds of answers another thing that I use for my Jack Russell to help with these continuous itchy spells is I actually buy coconut oil and I rub it down deep into her skin then I comb it throw and then I like massage the skin. Coconut oil may appear that is going to be greasy if they rub up against your furniture but I have never had a problem and it’s also good to use in my own hair when I have dry spells good luck with your baby! 

Author: Laurie Ann J.

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Johnson’s Vet Manuka Honey 2-In-1 Shampoo, Clear, 200 ml

Author: Tor T.

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DOUXOS 3. Use the shampoo and the leave on mousse. It is antifungal and antiseptic. You can purchase on Amazon. It is amazing.

Author: Deb Tustin V.

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Burt’s bees oatmeal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Author: Jennifer McKinney H.

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Important note: The above suggestions were provided from our Jack Russell owner community. Always do your own research and check with your veterinarian before making changes that affect your Jack Russell’s health. iHeartDogs is reader supported, so where applicable links above may be affiliate links to retailers at no additional cost to you. 

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