Dry flaky skin

RUDYDOG · 05-31-2006, 11:30 AM

I need some advice, I have a mini schnauzer that is white. My problem is that his skin flakes and peels badly after I give him a bath. I have tried oatmeal shampoos, shampoos for dry skin. Nothing seems to help. Its is just really dirty to look at, he has very soft silky hair-then flakes of skin everywhere. Any ideas???

Cheetah · 05-31-2006, 11:52 AM

Have you tried any medicated shampoos from the vet? How often to you bath your dog? I found that when I bathed one of mine too often, it dried out her skin (bathing does tend to strip them of their natural body oils).

RUDYDOG · 05-31-2006, 02:50 PM

He is white-usually. With that being said I have to give him a bath once a week. I haven't tried medicated shampoos, but will talk with my vet.

Cheetah · 05-31-2006, 04:55 PM

I would also maybe call and ask the vet how often your particular dog should be bathed. I only do mine once a month, and between those times I just wipe them down with bath wipes and brush them daily. Brushing a dog daily can actually stimulate the skin to produce the natural body oils.

bigdawgs · 05-31-2006, 04:58 PM

Dry flaky skin can be a symptom of an underlying problem, a lot of times it is food. Try giving your dog fish oil with omega three caps. There are also liquids that you can dribble over his food. In the meantime, I would consult your vet to make sure there isnt anything else going on. skin problems, once they get out of hand, are sometimes very hard and very costly to cure, as a secondary infection overlays the original problem.

Cheetah · 05-31-2006, 05:06 PM

True. My Border Collie mix has a corn allergy, and she sheds and spreads dander like mad if she eats any food with corn in it. It is best to talk to the vet first.

Curbside Prophet · 05-31-2006, 05:44 PM

Can we ask what you're feeding your pup, RUDYDOG?

RUDYDOG · 06-02-2006, 10:34 PM

I feed him Purina One w/ lamb and rice. My groomer also recommend that I try this liquid vitamin with flaxseed oil- I think its called Vita coat. I ordered them today and will have next week. I'll definitely call my vet to make sure there are no other problems going on.

ally59 · 07-02-2006, 10:39 PM

I recommend flax oil and coconut oil. Now whe I say coconut oil, I meant the good stuff. Buy it from a good quality reatalor and when its cold it should be white and when warm, it should be clear.

Dog Lover · 07-06-2006, 07:37 PM

One of our dogs used to have dry skin too we went to the vet and they sold us some oily stuff. It's called Derm Caps Liquid. On the label it says "A Concentrated Fatty Acid Dietary Supplement" You're supposed to squirt it into your hand and have the dog lap it up. I know it sounds like your dog won't like it but my dog loved it.

bigdawgs · 07-09-2006, 09:11 AM

From experience, I can say that if your dogs coat feels different, or oily, it may be thyroid.

Oley · 07-11-2006, 10:59 AM

I have used everything under the sun in an attempt to help our dogs. The best thing I have ever found is made by Equine Elite Labs. They have a canine body wash that is great and a spray that really helps with small area's if you don't want to give the dog a bath. Here's their website http://www.equineelite.com They are really nice people and can help answer questions. One thing I would also do is not feed anything with corn in it. Just like us, dogs don't process corn very well but corn is used as a filler in dog foods. Maybe find a dog food with lamb and rice in it. Seems to help our dogs.

dogluver101 · 07-16-2006, 07:59 PM

I think they have types of food to help that but definatly do some shampoo from your vet or groomer.