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gl0wing22 · 10-05-2011, 09:56 AM

My yorkie baby is almost 9 months old. I brought her home when she was almost 5 months old and noticed that it looked like she had quite a bit of dandruff. I bathe her frequently and even after I do..the flakes are still on her skin. Almost daily she scratches her ears (where it seems to be the worst) and makes a little moaning sound which just breaks my heart. I took her to the groomers yesterday to get a bath, cut, teeth cleaning, nail grinding, etc..The groomer told me that Gretchen's skin is very flakey and I should take her to the vet to figure out what it is. The groomer said that she used exfoliating shampoo on her and even after she did..most of the flakes remained. She said it could be an allergic reaction to something (which I don't think..since she has had it since I first got her) or it could be some sort of skin disease/disorder. It is very prominent on her ears and looks like little flakes..the flakes on her body are bigger. Does anyone have any idea what it could be? Thank you for your time!

10-05-2011, 09:56 AM	#1
gl0wing22 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Estero, Florida, USA Posts: 2	9 month old baby with itchy, flakey skin. what could it be? My yorkie baby is almost 9 months old. I brought her home when she was almost 5 months old and noticed that it looked like she had quite a bit of dandruff. I bathe her frequently and even after I do..the flakes are still on her skin. Almost daily she scratches her ears (where it seems to be the worst) and makes a little moaning sound which just breaks my heart. I took her to the groomers yesterday to get a bath, cut, teeth cleaning, nail grinding, etc..The groomer told me that Gretchen's skin is very flakey and I should take her to the vet to figure out what it is. The groomer said that she used exfoliating shampoo on her and even after she did..most of the flakes remained. She said it could be an allergic reaction to something (which I don't think..since she has had it since I first got her) or it could be some sort of skin disease/disorder. It is very prominent on her ears and looks like little flakes..the flakes on her body are bigger. Does anyone have any idea what it could be? Thank you for your time!