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Old 04-05-2011, 12:38 PM   #3
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Have you been bathing Mango frequently? T's vet said not to wash her more than once every 4-6 weeks, unless she gets dirty or smelly. You might want to look for a shampoo with oatmeal in it to soothe irritated skin. I've seen some with aloe recommended as well, but since aloe can be toxic to pets if ingested, I stay away from those.

Rather than putting a moisturizing product on Mango, you might want to talk to your vet about adding an omega3 fatty acid supplement to his diet.

4-6 weeks? Wow. I have to wash mine every 7-10 days and have been doing that since puppyhood and no dry skin.
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