Itchy dry skin?

My APBT has very dry skin i have tried creme rinses and all of thatdoes anyone know something that will help her dry itchy skin. I only bathe her once every two weeks or so with a moisturizing contditioner shampoo and the rinse and always make sure shes well rinsed b4 i am done

Itchy dry skin?
Oh sister, I feel you on this one. My scottie was born itchy and he has spent many anights making the bed shake all night long scratching himself.





These are what I do, they sometimes help:


1. Olive oil in the food twice a week (only in the dry months, he LOVES it)


2. Gentle baths once a week. I use human shampoo and human deep conditioners (if its really bad try head and shoulders) Thats right, shampoo and conditioner. It takes 10 more minutes but is so worth it.


3. Brushings. This is because of his long hair and it gets out any debris that could make him itch.


4. Check for pustules or dry patches, these mean you need to go to the vet because it is most likely a skin infection.





Try those, they helped me.
Reply:it is most likely from her food. what are you feeding her?





get her on a holistic food %26amp; I'd put her on some canned mackeral, or slamon several times a week for awhile. she needs the omega fatty acids.





you should not be bathing her so often tho
Reply:Try an unscented oatmeal shampoo for dogs. Thats what the vet had me use on my dog, it could also have something to do with her diet. So consider the food you are using too.
Reply:sounds like you're giving her a bath too much. A Pit that receives frequent brushings and rubdowns does not need frequent bathing. only give her a bath when she's dirty and when you do bathe her make sure it's a mild shampoo
Reply:ask your vet for some oatmeal and aloe pet wash. I used to was my dog in shampoo but it dried hid skin and made him itch.also , lamb and rice formula dog food is good for the coat and hair. If none of that works, carry him to the vet and have him checked for seasonal allergies or flea allergies
Reply:Her food is probably whats causing it. there are good foods out there that are high in protein and low in grains with little preservatives. Look at the ingredients in her food and see what's she's eating...if there's corn...that is one of the worst ingredients in food..plus, if it says chicken by products..that's not good either. You will want to feed something that is low in preservatives and find something that is more natural than what you are feeding.
Reply:i have a dog that is allergic to grass and she gets very dry skin and little bumps. i took her to the vet and they have to give her and allergy shot every 3 weeks. but they also told me benedryl works too but it makes her tired so i just do the shots. none of the shampoo really works for her
Reply:As far as shampoo %26amp; conditioner go, stick to something oatmeal based and designed for sensitive skin, such as Aloveen.


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Her food may also play a role, especially if you're feeding her cheap muck from the supermarket. If you are, I'd seriously consider changing her food. If you have already got her on a decent food, you might consider adding further supplement such as Megaderm, which among other things contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and can be quite useful in helping to settle down inflamed, itchy skin.


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It is quite possible that this has an allergic basis to it. The products I've mentioned above, particularly the Megadem, should help. If they don't, it would be worth considering changing her to a low allergy diet. If she is getting so itchy that she's damaging her skin, you need a visit to the vet to investigate, and hopefully successfully treat the underlying cause.
Reply:It could be several things going on with your pittie. It could be allergy related, whether it be food or just dry skin. I would suggest both an oatmeal based shampoo (it is mild and oatmeal can be soothing to irritated skin) and adding fish oil (or any oil that has the Omega 3 fatty oils) to your pets food. The only true way to see what the possibilites are is by testing via your vet. It can be as simple as a skin scraping or as complicated as an Elisa test. For any further info, I would refer you to www.peteducation.com, www.avma.org or www.merckvetmanual.com (the veteranarian's medical bible - heady stuff, use a dictionary but full of information on vet med)





Good luck!
Reply:Dry skin types have to be extremely careful to protect their skin.Yogurt-honey combination helps dry skin. Make an egg pack with a yolk, a teaspoon of honey, a tablespoon of milk powder. This is beneficial to dry skin types. There are many helpful tips to cure dry skin at http://useinfo-dryskin.blogspot.com/