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MomOf10 · 07-10-2007, 07:39 AM

Hi all
we have Lexi and she is 16 wks old well when we brought her home she had FLEAS!! I was really un aware of them and they spread through my house like a wildfire.

Anyway to help us out we give all the dogs baths. We gave Lexi two baths BUT they were a week or two apart. We used nothing on her but puppy shampoo. Now she has REAL bad dry skin.

What can I do to help her????

yorkieusa · 07-10-2007, 07:48 AM

You want to be certain you completely rinse the shampoo out very, very well. If any is left, it can cause dry skin and itching. Also, she may be having an allergic reaction to the fleas. Use an oatmeal shampoo for dry skin. You may also need to use a cortisone spray to get her past the dry skin itch.

Kona · 07-10-2007, 07:56 AM

I'd use some oatmeal shampoo on her. Also, you could try talking to her vet to see if there is any specific vitamin that you could give her.

Good luck!

MomOf10 · 07-10-2007, 08:03 AM

I forgot to tell you that I used conditioner also.

I forgot about the spray I will get some for her. THANKS!!

Jeri Cunningham · 07-10-2007, 08:08 AM

I only use NuSal-T shampoo and Relief creme rinse my vet recommended it and it has done wonders for all 6 of my dogs. You can order it online at entirelypets.com. No more iching, dry skin, or anything. The creme rince has oatmeal in it. This stuff is awesome

ChestersMom · 07-10-2007, 08:42 AM

You can buy the fatty acid food additive at Wal-Mart (I buy it by the gallon from dog.com) It takes a few days to really start making a difference, but when it kicks in, it really helps.

07-10-2007, 07:39 AM	#1
MomOf10 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: IL Posts: 22	VERY Dry skin Hi all we have Lexi and she is 16 wks old well when we brought her home she had FLEAS!! I was really un aware of them and they spread through my house like a wildfire. Anyway to help us out we give all the dogs baths. We gave Lexi two baths BUT they were a week or two apart. We used nothing on her but puppy shampoo. Now she has REAL bad dry skin. What can I do to help her???? __________________ "A home without a dog is like a garden without flowers" ~unknown BUDDY

07-10-2007, 07:48 AM	#2
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	You want to be certain you completely rinse the shampoo out very, very well. If any is left, it can cause dry skin and itching. Also, she may be having an allergic reaction to the fleas. Use an oatmeal shampoo for dry skin. You may also need to use a cortisone spray to get her past the dry skin itch. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

07-10-2007, 07:56 AM	#3
Kona Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,877	I'd use some oatmeal shampoo on her. Also, you could try talking to her vet to see if there is any specific vitamin that you could give her. Good luck! __________________ Kona Bernie

07-10-2007, 08:03 AM	#4
MomOf10 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: IL Posts: 22	Thanks I forgot to tell you that I used conditioner also. I forgot about the spray I will get some for her. THANKS!! __________________ "A home without a dog is like a garden without flowers" ~unknown BUDDY

07-10-2007, 08:08 AM	#5
Jeri Cunningham Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hercules,CA Posts: 2,057 Blog Entries: 1	Shampoo and Conditioner I only use NuSal-T shampoo and Relief creme rinse my vet recommended it and it has done wonders for all 6 of my dogs. You can order it online at entirelypets.com. No more iching, dry skin, or anything. The creme rince has oatmeal in it. This stuff is awesome __________________ Mandy & Krissy & Teddy & Chelsey & Kayla Non-Yorkie: Rusty & Biewers: Darla & Spanky The Little Rascals

07-10-2007, 08:42 AM	#6
ChestersMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bacliff, TX Posts: 947	You can buy the fatty acid food additive at Wal-Mart (I buy it by the gallon from dog.com) It takes a few days to really start making a difference, but when it kicks in, it really helps.