What can help a dog with dry skin?

Answer 1

Adding fish oil to their diet can help. Start with a small amount and adjust. If you give the dog too much oil it will have loose stools. Many products will give a recommended amount to feed based on the weight of the dog.

Answer 2

Our dogs have dry skin, too. It's pretty common because dogs cannot tolerate the commercial soaps that we tend to use on them. You can buy a "dog friendly" moisturizing liquid soap in the pet store, but they all contain SLS or SLES. Start using a handmade and/or homemade goat milk soap with as few unnecessary ingredients as possible, ie, oatmeal and honey or a plain soap bar. Stay away from fragrance oils. Use a humidifier if you have one, winter is killer on your skin just like it is on your dog's. Just don't pay over $1 per oz for your goat milk soap. We use the doggie soap and the larger people soap. I am an avid user of this stuff, my dogs, kids and my husband love it. Even have all my friends and relatives using it now. They don't buy it from me b/c they HAVE to... they buy it b/c they LOVE IT. Try it for one month (1 bar will last that long) in the shower and at the sink... you'll see the difference right away. But give it a month. free dry skin articles: http://www.neeneessoapshop.com/beautyfreestuff.html our articles on articlesbase.com: http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/renee-vailes/86576.htm Dogs need gentle soap, too!! http://www.neeneessoapshop.com/doggiesoap.html At $1.80 per bar, it's a steal! hope this advice helps!

Answer 3

Our dogs have dry skin, too. It's pretty common because dogs/cats cannot tolerate the commercial soaps that we tend to use on them. You can buy a "pet friendly, gentle" moisturizing liquid soap in the pet store, but they all contain SLS or SLES. Start using a handmade and/or homemade goat milk soap with as few unnecessary ingredients as possible, ie, oatmeal and honey or a plain soap bar. Stay away from fragrance oils. Use a humidifier if you have one, winter is killer on your skin just like it is on your pet's. Just don't pay over $1 per oz for your goat milk soap. We use the doggie soap and the larger people soap. I am an avid user of this stuff, my dogs, kids and my husband love it. Even have all my friends and relatives using it now. They don't buy it from me b/c they HAVE to... they buy it b/c they LOVE IT. Try it for one month (1 bar will last that long) in the shower and at the sink... you'll see the difference right away. But give it a month. free dry skin articles: http://www.neeneessoapshop.com/beautyfreestuff.html our articles on articlesbase.com: http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/renee-vailes/86576.htm Dogs need gentle soap, too!! http://www.neeneessoapshop.com/doggiesoap.html I hope this advice helps!

Answer 4

Dry skin can be caused by a variety of things in a cat. It can be from lacking in fatty acids and oils in their food, lack of grooming, dehydration, or possibly due to a more serious health problem. Be sure to visit a vet if the skin problem does not clear up after a while.

Here are a few things that may help clear up dry skin:

Salmon oil and Evening Primrose oil are two oils that a cat can benefit greatly from. You can also add a weekly treat of oily fish such as sardines or mackerel (best in spring water), or even scraps of plain fatty meat (such as skin from a chicken) either raw or cooked, depending on what your cat prefers, as this will have the same effect.

Salmon oil contains omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. It is the omega 3 fatty acids that are so valuable in salmon oil. Salmon oil helps improve coat and skin quality and lubricate joints, which an elderly cat may benefit greatly from. It is advisable to use this instead of Cod Liver oil, as this contains a high level of Vitamin A which a cat can overdose on if fed too much.

Evening Primrose oil also contains vitamins and fatty acids that promote healthy supple skin and soft, glossy fur much like Salmon oil.

Both these oils can be found in most health shops and can be added to the cat's meal a couple of times a week. Only a few drops are needed each time.

Another Answer Bring the problem up to your vet, who will tell you what you should do. Your vet my also tell you if it is a serious problem.

Answer 5

Regular grooming to remove dead skin and distribute natural oils, using a humidifier in dry environments, feeding a high-quality diet with essential fatty acids, and consulting a veterinarian for possible supplements or medicated shampoos tailored to the dog's specific condition can help alleviate dry skin in dogs.

Answer 6

Drink more water. Skin needs moisture to perform at its best. Water gives your skin what it need from the inside. Use a good moisturizer on your skin, to seal in moisture.