Lotion For Itchy Dogs. Can you use calamine lotion on dogs? She thought she was doing the right thing by applying calamine lotion to the red, inflamed areas on her dog to sooth his discomfort.

You can use olive oil safely as dog lotion. Just like human sunscreens, calamine lotion contains zinc oxide, which can. If your dog's paws are irritated, you can use the mixture for a nice, relaxing paw soak for up to five minutes.