Friday, November 20, 2009

I have a small dog who has very dry skin. She is itching all the time and there are no fleas.?

Anyone have any home remedies to help her dry skin. I gave her an oatmeal bath but it only seemed to help for a day or so.

I have a small dog who has very dry skin. She is itching all the time and there are no fleas.?
Nine times out of ten--the problem is diet. Essentual vitamins are missing. If you use the off-brand cheap dog food--that could be the culprit. Those foods tend to be short on protien and needed fats that your dog needs for good skin.





Other reason can be allergys, the breed of dog or certain health issues.
Reply:try to check her at any dog clinic.
Reply:Take her to the vet for some proper remedies
Reply:Take her to the vet. I just had the same problem with my small dog, and she has severe allergies. They will prescribe some allergy medicine for your dog. :)
Reply:sure do!





a mild coat conditioner can be gotten from your vet to help with it. In the mean time, A diluted amount of any gentle conditioner should help. Also, a couple of drops of mineral oil on your finger tips massaged into her skin should help with the dryness.





Other things around the house that can help with it - unscented lotion, something like a real base though nothing like beauty lotion - something like an unscented neutrogena or glysomed lotion but MAKE SURE it is in small small amounts and only rubbed into the bad areas.





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The reason I gave the options that I did was because the person asked for HOME REMIDIES, and not vet information.
Reply:Hi there, my pup had the same problem. It was the shampoo I was using for her. Although it was dog shampoo and very expensive, it still did the same thing. It was so bad that she had dandruff and it looked like she played in the snow! ha ha! But you can always try grooming shampoo rather than flee and tick shampoo. Otherwise, you can just go and pay through your nose for something from the vet... Good luck!!!
Reply:She may be allergic to something in your house that may cause skin allergy .Take her to the vet and ask of what u could to make it go away or at least help
Reply:I think it maybe best to take her to veterinarian to have the skin issue checked. It maybe a simple bacterial infection that needs antibiotics, or allergies (to fleas or foods), or just dry skin remedied with supplements in her diet. Only a veterinarian can tell you the cause and how to remedy it.
Reply:If she smells bad then the answer is fungal skin infection.


Bathing too often usually causes it.


Try buying some anti-fungal dog shampoo and resist the temptation to bathe more than once every 10 days.
Reply:A Vet is a good idea. Could be a food allergy? or a shampoo or might just be nerves? I put brewers yeast in with the food for extra nutrition. Some dogie treats are not what they seem to be also. Read labels and ask the vet questions. Write them all down before you go so you don't get rushed through the visit.
Reply:Hi there!





I feel sorry for your poor dog, My middle dog Buddy went through the same thing. He suffers from really dry skin that becomes even more irritated in the heat. I would strongly suggest a trip to the vet, you'll probably be prescribed Dermcaps, it costs around $19 + tax, unfortunately it is only sold as vet offices, you could try that petmed website i have never used it, so can't tell you for sure they sell it. It's not my place to judge and am well aware many people cannot always afford a trip to the vet, but that doesn't make for bad doggy parents. I was shocked to see many people advised shampoos and mild conditioners, please DONT do that, it will make the already irrated skin, more irritated, just think what happens to your scalp when you use lots of different shampoos and conditioners. Best home remedy it tinned tuna in oil. It costs about 90 cents a can, mix with normal dog food for 3 days and watch the results! Coat may become oily avoid the temptation to bath your pooch for at least a week, normally oily coat disapears before this anyway. Brush coat at least once a day to help disperse oil and stimulate blood under skin (again same as washing your own hair!) Also try giving your dog a raw egg once a week on their dog food to have a beautiful shiny, soft coat. Hope this helps and good luck!
Reply:Could it be mange? Does she have hot spots on her skin?


If so get your dog to the vet....mange spreads.
Reply:If its just from dry skin you may need special shampoo and conditioner. I had to use it too. Remember conditioner does help. Also be sure she has good dog food like Purina.





If none of these changes help she may have allergies and may need a vet to prescribe some medicine
Reply:To minimize shedding and dry skin, make sure you are feeding a good quality food that is "nutritionally complete". You could try adding a tablespoon of olive oil to her food. I like Nutro - it has no "by products" and is reasonably priced. Make any change in diet gradually or your dog may have diarrhea.





Have your vet check for allergies and intestinal worms - they can cause excessive shedding and skin problems.





Don't bathe your dog too often - no more than once every three months unless he's rolled in something. When you do, use cool water. Warm or hot water baths make them shed more and dry out the skin.
Reply:Get her some brewers yeast tablets at PetSmart. It also has omego 3 fatty acids and garlic that will help the dogs coat and skin.
Reply:you might want to try bag balm its for cows but it does work on dry skin. It also helps on burns.


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