Cure Dog Dry Skin

Our suggestion is that if the condition is not severe and your dog is not in significant discomfort, try some home remedy approaches first. If the condition worsens then see a Veterinarian to determine if the skin condition is caused by some other condition such as mange , yeast infections, fungal infections, ringworm and fleas. Even many of these such as mange, fleas and ringworm can be treated at home first. A quick call or visit to the Veterinarian never hurts if is an affordable option for you.

To Cure Dog Dry Skin Symptoms and Treatment

Seborrhea - Your dog may appear to have dandruff. Symptoms include (in addition to flaky dry skin) itch, thinning hair in patches, scabs, bumps and pimples. The treatment for canine dandruff or seborrhea is bathing with a medicated shampoo every other day for 10 days. Decrease the frequency to twice a week then once a week as you see improvement. There are two types of medicated shampoos for dandruff. Be sure to get the type for dry skin which contains the ingredients sulfer or salicylic acid. Shampoo with coal tar, benzoyl peroxice or selenium sulfide is for greasy skin, not dry skin.

Only use warm water when bathing. As a supplement try an afterbath spray with the ingredients glycerin, colloidal oatmeal, fatty acids, or urea.

Nutrition - Poor nutrition is a common cause of dry skin. Many commercially available pet foods or vitamin supplements contain vitamins that are essential for healthy skin. Dogs need fatty acids and vitamin E in order to have healthy skin. These are found in quality commercial dog foods and vitamin supplements. Other important vitamins are Vitamin A, Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin E and protein.

A good commercial source of information that sells vitamin supplements for dogs is PetAlive Skin and Coat Tonic for Dogs.

Frequent Bathing - It is important to keep your dog clean, but as long as his coat appears clean and he does not have a bad odor, baths are unnecessary. Regular brushing will help him stay clean and will also stimulate the production of oils that help prevent dry skin. When you do bathe your dog, use a dog shampoo for dry skin. Human shampoos can dry out dogs’ skin.

Most of the time, these simple cure dog dry skin home remedy treatments will help your dog’s condition and solve the problems. If your dog’s skin appears dry and crusty, this may be a sign of an infection, and you should take your dog to the vet. If your dog scratches excessively, this may also cause an infection. If you visit the Veterinarian, discuss any changes in your dog in addition to the skin condition since dry skin is often a symptom of other problems. Your vet will prescribe antibiotics and possible a medicated shampoo. These dog dry remedy skin treatments should clear up the problem quickly.

Sources

Mueller, Dr. Habil Ralf S.
Skin and Coat Health Care in Puppies and Kittens

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