Matilda’s Summer Walks: A Sweet Relief Story

Owner: Lucinda | Dog: Matilda, 4-year-old wire-haired dachshund

When summer walks became a challenge

Lucinda has owned dogs all her life, but Matilda’s summer skin concerns were something new to her.

As the grass in the fields near their home grew longer, Lucinda noticed that Matilda was clearly getting irritated when she walked it. Being a dachshund, Matilda sits low to the ground, and Lucinda suspected that the long grass brushing against her belly was acting as a physical irritant. 

Her tummy developed raised lumps and bumps, and Matilda began to lick and fuss around the area. Lucinda hated seeing her so bothered. Their favourite walks became something to think twice about, with field walks no longer quite as inviting as they once were.

Searching for something to help

Before discovering Sweet Relief, Lucinda had tried aloe vera gel in the hope of helping Matilda. It had cooled the area but hadn’t cleared it up. Still looking for an option to add to her skincare routine, she decided to try Biteback Products’ Sweet Relief Silver Cream. - a soothing cream that calms and supports the skin's natural healing.

Lucinda applied the cream daily for a week and began noticing a difference in Matilda’s behaviour.

“Straight away,” Lucinda recalls, Matilda seemed happier.

She noticed that Matilda appeared less annoyed by her belly and had stopped scratching and licking it.

Back to enjoying their summer walks

For Lucinda, one of the biggest positives was being able to enjoy their walks together again without worrying quite so much about Matilda.

The familiar fields near home were back on the agenda, and Lucinda felt happier having a product on hand to help keep Matilda comfortable when long grass was part of their adventures.

“I have owned dogs all my life and never experienced anything like this before,” says Lucinda. “Having something on hand to keep my dog comfortable has been a relief to both me and Matilda.”

A new favourite in Matilda’s care routine

Sweet Relief Silver Cream has since become a firm favourite for Lucinda, giving her a product she feels happy to keep on hand as part of Matilda’s skincare routine.

“It is now my go-to brand. I would highly recommend.” - Lucinda, Matilda’s owner

Because every walk should be an adventure.

This case study reflects one customer's personal experience. Individual experiences and results may vary. Skin irritation can have a range of causes. If your dog's skin is persistently sore, itchy or inflamed, or symptoms worsen, seek advice from your vet.