Why should I use Medicated Coal Tar Shampoo therapy for dogs? Coal Tar Medicated Bath relieves the itching and scratching associated with summer itch or winter dryness. Skin irritations, rashes, summer itches all cause scratching and biting of the affected areas. Cleansing shampoos seem to help for a day, then the itching returns worse than ever. Nova Pearls™ Coal Tar Treatment handles itching skin conditions from mild to severe. What does Medicated Coal Tar Contain? The therapeutic 5% Coal Tar Topical solution is an antiseborrheic and anti-itch agent recommended by veterinarians to stop the itch, then POWER MOISTURIZERS™ are slow-released to keep skin moisture-rich for days after use. Medication and Moisturizers in every drop makes a measurable difference! What symptoms warrant the use of Coal Tar Shampoo on my dog? Dry itching skin, flaking dandruff, lots of scratching and licking, rashes, skin irritations and summer itch. Your dog's coat may develop a greasy feel and you might notice a strong “doggy” odor, Nova Pearls™ Coal Tar Formula will control this conditon which veterinarians call Seborrheic Dermatitis.