Itchy,Flakeyskin on my 2 year old Yorkie

[gracielove]

Check the ingredient list on your shampoo for sulfate and other chemicals that can strip the skin and coat. Sensitive skin can be irritated by those substances.

With a good healthy diet and some good all natural shampoo and conditioners you should not have to add anything else to the coat to prevent itching and flaking.

Sometimes man's unnatural intervention can do more harm than good to our pets.

[sandy simpson]

I had a poodle with real dry flaky skin. It was the food. The derm doc said to feed venison dog food. I did that and she cleared up! Really try to get her on this food. It helps if it is a food allergy.

[Teegy]

Originally Posted by barbb1955

I am feeding Diva Nutro Natural Choice Grain Free. The coconut oil do you rub it on her then bathe her or do you put some over her food? This food says(the only brand guaranteed to improve skin&coat). Can you give them fish oil tablets that are for humans?

Just checking out the ingredients, which specific one are you feeding as there are several

[Teegy]

Just in general the ingredients are quite starchy, too much filler and carbs, try finding a food that has the first few ingredients as whole meats or fish not meat meals, a minimum amount of vegetables, no beet pulp or potatoes

[Teegy]

Originally Posted by barbb1955

So what are you all feeding your furry babies? Diva would rather eat chicken breast (boiled) than her food. Some people say that that is bad. Any thoughts?

Yes she needs more than just chicken breast. I feed the boys raw, which is often scary for some to even consider. It cost a little more but my vet visits and bills are less.

You need a balance of a variety of meats/bones/organ meats. There are some great books out there on home cooking for your dog if you'd prefer to try that.
Pet Cookbook | Recipes for Dogs and Cats - Mercola.com
this is just one of many options if you would prefer not to feed kibble.

[chestermama]

chester gets salmon oil every day on his wet food and dry food