Can you put calamine lotion on dogs?

Place an Elizabethan plastic collar around your dog's neck to prevent it from licking the sting. The zinc oxide in calamine lotion can cause stomach upset, vomiting and diarrhea if the dog ingests it. read more

Caladryl (calamine) lotion is not recommended for dogs as it can actually be toxic to dogs. The most toxic component is zinc oxide. Zinc can cause stomach upset, vomiting and diarrhea. read more

When insects bite, a human medicine can benefit dogs. After removing the stinger and performing first-aid help to prevent the bite from becoming worse, you can apply calamine lotion to relieve the itching until your dog goes to a veterinarian. read more

If consumed, calamine lotion can be harmful for dogs, according to veterinarian Dr. Marie Haynes. Calamine lotion applied to a dog's itchy skin is easily licked off, and if consumed repeatedly, can be toxic for dogs. read more