My grandmother's yorkie and my parent's yorkie both got into something in the yard that they were allergic to. They were scratching so much that they scratched all their hair out and they were bleeding and it formed scabs. I know that is gross, but that is an extreme case. The vet told my mom and grandmother to get some Head and Shoulders shampoo for sensitive scalps and bathe the doggies with it. The vet also told them to use the Head and Shoulders stuff that you squirt on and leave-it...it wasn't conditioner...it was more like a scalp-soothing solution. The vet also told them to put vegetable or fish oil on their food...they would make their skin oilier and their coats silky. Since they have been doing these three things, our little yorkies, Lucy Lou and KoKo, have not had anymore skin problems.
By the way, I should mention that before going to the vet, they tried the Oatmeal shampoo, which didn't work. The yorkies also jsut eat Pro Plan dry dog food...nothing out of the ordinary. They are just allergic to something in the grass and their skin has to be treated with a little TLC. Hopefully your little guy will get to feeling better soon! |