The sound of a dog constantly scratching or licking can be as irritating as nails on a chalkboard. But donât blame your pooch for these bad habits -- a skin condition is probably the culprit. Possible causes range from parasites to allergies to underlying illness.
Licorice root extract is used in alternative medicine as a laxative, a diuretic and an anti-inflammatory agent. It is also used to treat gastric ulcers, respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis and skin conditions such as eczema and canker sores.
If those steps don't work, fiber supplements such as psyllium are safer than other (âstimulantâ) laxatives such as Ex-Lax or Correctol. â In some people psyllium causes bloating, gas, diarrhea, or (if they donât drink enough fluid) constipation. And some are allergic to it.