Dry Itchy Skin
 

Hello, I am Holly and Jayjay's mom, we have two wonderful yorkies, they too think they are people.
I have a terrible time getting these two to eat, very picky. Mainly want people food. I prepare chicken for them a lot. I just know I have to find something that is good for them to eat and healthy for them. My little girl has terrible dry skin and now her hair is becoming dry, I just do not know what to do to help her and I am not really satisfied with my vet. Any answers Holly and Jayjay would be happy for, mom too.

Thank you in advance for any information.

Carolyn Little
Mason WV

An oatmeal base shampoo/conditioner can be helpful with itchy skin. You might want to try that. Be sure to read the Health & Diet Section on yt. You should find some helpful suggestions. Be sure to read human food that is harmful to dogs. It may be necessary to experiment w/different dog foods to find one they will eat. Some dog food companies will send you free samples. That's a good way to see if they're interested. If yours are real young, you should soak the kibble while they are so young. Be sure to choose a good quality brand for them.

Some people food is fine for them, but it can also encourage them to be picky. Feeding from the table is an absolute no-no at our house. It usually creates a lifetime of begging & barking. I may put a few pieces of food in her bowl now & then, but as a rule, it's only dog food. Roxy did very well on Wellness Puppy food & now Wellness Small Breed. The kibble is nice & small for her. Larger kibble she just plays with. She is showing signs of getting bored w/her current food, so have decided to get find 2-3 good brands that she likes and cycle them. I think it may help her to keep interest better. I want her to rely on her dog food so she has a better chance of having a balanced diet. Good luck!