Itchy flaky skin problem
I need help. I’ve got an 8 year old allergic bichon with flaky skin almost like dandruff all over his little body. The vet recommended I use Etiderm shampoo. Been there, done that. As of one week, I’ve also been using a product called Dinovite, which is like a vitamin supplement. I haven’t seen much of a difference yet. I’m hoping to be able to use a home remedy rather than going back to the vet again. I know I have to give everything some time to work, but I just feel so bad for him. He just seems to be so uncomfortable, not to mention keeping me awake in the evening by his on and off scratching. I have put a little hydrocortisone cream on his little groin area because it’s not real hairy. It did help, but I’m not sure how I can put that on his skin without shaving the poor kid!
So I’m stumped…
Eva
—————–
I have had several animals that have had the same problem. One I have to use prednisone from the vet but use it very sparingly as too much prednisone can cause problems. She is a large lab and the vet says it is a fungus. She only takes the meds once a week and it works wonders. You might also try putting a tablesthingy of Wesson Oil in your dogs food. There is also a product on the market for the skin and coat called Linotone which is wonderful for skin problems. Linotone can be bought at a pet store. I do suggest that you take a vets advice as the dog sounds like he is very uncomfortable.
dogs4all
——-
Just curious.. are you using a hypoallergenic food?
Many food allergies show up as itchy skin.
libbymae
——–
Hi all , I just read your post and will be going to the pet store and getting Linotone for my shep. maybe that will help her with the itchy skin. I hate yelling at her to stop scratching but she does it all the time. I feel so bad for her, I know I would be miserable if I had to scratch like she does. Thank you for the help.
lil-things
———-
If your dog has already been checked out by a vet, some kind of oil is really great at helping out flaky, dry skin. It’s worth a try.
redfire
——–
Eva
Have you tried giving your dog vitamin E ? it helps with skin problems.
if your dog’s anything like our’s you ‘ll have to rap it in a piece of sandwwich meat.
H.B.G
Big_Dogs_Rule