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Originally Posted by Dunkaroo  Yeah I noticed that my Dunks' been itching more lately that I switched him back to Canidae from Avoderm. I swtiched him back to Canidae because Avoderm gave him diarrhea. But I did notice that he itches more now that he is back on Canidae. Any suggestions on what to add to his diet so he's not so itchy. My vet said that he had kinda dry skin, so now I only give him a bath every other week with Minksheen.. I am thinking of switching his shampoo as well - to something milder with oatmeal. Any suggestions?
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i recommend maybe try bathing once a month if dry skin causing itchiness. Also i would add 1/4 tsp of raw coconut oil from this company only
http://www.qualityfirst.on.ca/ as purest form - it has 50 times the vitamin e and all natural - dd weighs 6lbs and it really helps skin and coat. If that does not knock it out add 1/4 tsp of hemp oil by nutiva from whole foods as well for anti-inflammatory. Also i do probiotic dds plus 30 minutes prior to food as it puts good bacteria back in system to ward off skin infections from itching. Shampoo wise stick with something with coconut oil base, aloe vera, oatmeal. I am still trying different shampoos and i think i have tried them all but tropiclean puppy and kitten would be good - it is at petco. The minksheen has a lot of citronella, etc in it and might be making yours itchy - i bought it too but have not tried it yet. Buddy shampoo and conditioner are great too but have only used on my non-allergic dogs thus far and no itching.