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Posted: 1:35:06 PM 10/12/2006
I came on two weeks ago and asked what I can use to help my puppy with his dry skin. I really didn't get any useful advice, so I'm begging again for help, Please.
I took him to the vet and she said its ok, but I don't want him to have dry skin. It started two weeks ago, know its not the food because I haven't changed foods in 5mths. I tryed cod liver over his food but its not improving very much,when I look at his skin it is still flakey.
PLEASE HELP..
Posted: 1:35:59 PM 10/12/2006
What are you using to bathe him? Are you blow drying him?
Posted: 1:37:18 PM 10/12/2006
When you give him a bath are you rinsing out all the shampoo? That could be a reason he has flaky skin.


Could be allergys.

I'm not sure just trying to help.
Posted: 1:51:08 PM 10/12/2006
What food are you feeding? Even if he's been on the same food for a long time, if ti's not a very good quality food it won't do you much good as fara s conditioning his coat.

You can try different kinds of oil, cod liver oil isnt' one of the better ones for skin care. You need straight fish oil for the best results, they have a good amount of vitamin E and omega acids.

In addition, how often do you bathe your pup? Do you brush him regularly?
Posted: 1:53:07 PM 10/12/2006
Also, how often are you bathing him? Too frequent baths can cause the issue you describe.

I wouldn't be so quick as to say he can't be allergic to something in his food. Allergies are developed. It could very well be the food. Just because he hasn't been allergic to it, doesn't mean he can't become allergic to it. That's the first thing I'd try switching out, especially if it contains any grains.
Posted: 3:04:30 PM 10/12/2006
you could try an all raw diet. It doesn't contain grains, just veggies and it's good for dogs. I had problems with dandruff with my dogs and fed raw. the problems went away!
Posted: 3:11:42 PM 10/12/2006
We give our black labrador fish oil tablets. It works really good on her. Her skin was also dry and flaky before we started this regular routine(we give her one at every one of her meals). Now her fur is nice and soft and shiny, and she isn't "flaking" anymore either.

We only give her about 2-5 baths each year with expensive dog shampoo and all in our bathtub, but otherwise she gets all of the washing she needs from nearby lakes, rivers, ponds and streams.
Posted: 3:40:56 PM 10/12/2006
Our boston gets dry skin from time to time this is what we do.

First We give him raw eggs that helps alot. Second we give him a bath with aussy shampoo And leave the conditonar on for a wile then rence well. He wont have dry skin agin for a long time after that.
Also doing that and then adding baby loation will get rid of fleas
Posted: 3:54:24 PM 10/12/2006
take your dog to a different vet if you are not happy with your vet
Posted: 4:03:03 PM 10/12/2006
Our Min Pins had flaky skin. We feed them a high quality diet. We did go to a coconut based shampoo that is gentle on the skin and conditioner. We also do not wash them constantly. Only when they seem to need it. It can dry out their skin. Ours have shorter hair so we can get by with wiping them down between baths.

Posted: 4:46:01 PM 10/12/2006
WOW, thanks so much for the responses!! I bath him once a month with tropiclean oatmeal with vitamin E shampoo, I don't use conditioner, maybe that's the problem..
I do blow dry him with a dog blow dryer so its cool air. I feed Nutro Ultra holistic puppy food and he's been on it for 5mths.
BTW: its a pomeranian puppy, if this helps.
Thank you:)
Posted: 4:46:36 PM 10/12/2006
WOW, thanks so much for the responses!! I bath him once a month with tropiclean oatmeal with vitamin E shampoo, I don't use conditioner, maybe that's the problem..
I do blow dry him with a dog blow dryer so its cool air. I feed Nutro Ultra holistic puppy food and he's been on it for 5mths.
BTW: its a pomeranian puppy, if this helps.
Thank you:)
Posted: 4:47:52 PM 10/12/2006
Nutro ultra barely falls into the holistic category. A better food may help his skin.
Posted: 5:06:44 PM 10/12/2006
i would put him on an allergy formula food. natural balance makes some good allergy related food. allergies can hit at anytime. because he hasnt had any problems before , doesnt mean that he cant develope them later on.
you can also bathe him in skin-so-soft. its made by the avon company. it really hydrates the skin and also helps to repel fleas.
Posted: 10:26:43 PM 10/12/2006
I suggested in your last thread several differant kinds of oils that help with dry skin and i also suggested using conditioner, infact an oatmeal based conditioner because it eases the itchiness dry skins causes. So you can not say that you did not get any "useful" advise in your last thread. Maybe the particular type of oil that you tried did not help but you were given some very sound advise from someone that not only knows what they are talking about but also specializes in the breed that you own and therefore has first hand experience.

And this is not to say that asking again for more advise is bad or wrong or anything like that. It was just a little offencive for you to say that you did not receive useful advise when you did!!
Posted: 10:36:02 PM 10/12/2006
I'm not sure what was already said. Jasmine used to have dandruff and dry fur when she came to me. Now its soft, no dandruff, shiny, and just gorgeous. She gets a raw egg a couple times a week, salmon oil added to her food, and oatmeal baths. Not to mention the raw diet.
Posted: 1:50:18 PM 10/13/2006
Lovebug, my thread wasn't meant to offend anyone. If I remember correctly someone suggested cod liver oil which I have been using and it hasn't worked. I asked again because I was back to square one, and didn't know what to do next. Now that I know u specialize in the pom breed, I meant have to nag you if I'm having a problem:).. Thank you for ur advise in the orginal post but I just wanted some more opinions...
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Can someone please tell me where I can get the fish oil tablets or the salmon oil, I went to Petco, but they didn't have either one.
Thanks again:)
Posted: 2:01:37 PM 10/13/2006
Here's where I get mine:

http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Grizzly-Salmon-Oil-for-Dogs/117001.aspx
Posted: 2:17:34 PM 10/13/2006
Try some flaxseed oil,either the oil or suppliment in capsule form. Also after each bath rinse with 1 teaspoon of Alpha Kari bath oil in about a quart of water, just pour it over and don't rinse it out. Between these 2 suggestions, you should not have this problem....
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