Dry Skin & Olive Oil

[Cerise]

Just to let the OP know...the liquid I have recommended is not a baby shampoo. It is a holistic liquid soap for sensitive, dry, problem skin and hair. It works wonders on my Cerise and does not contain chemicals. I bathe her weekly (or every two weeks) depending on where we have been outdoors.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by Cerise

For dry flakey skin I recommend Dr. Bonner's Baby Mild Liquid Soap. It is a castile/olive oil liquid with no chemicals and leaves Cerise's hair and skin moisturized.

Dandruff shampoos are too harsh for sensitive skin Yorkies and could make the problem worse. The same goes with the shampoo and conditioner that you are currently using if they contain chemicals and additives.

I would also recommend adding some Omega oils to the food, daily.

yep this is what i use now since she reacted to citronella all organic oils and safe

[Gigi485]

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Try using some Head and Shoulders or T/Gel. I know a lot of Italians that put oil on everything, and they still have dry skin. What has your Vet Dermatologist recommended?

I am Italian and I do put Olive Oil on everything. That's funny stuff.

I use Dr. Fosters & Smith Advance Formula Oatmeal Shampoo and Conditioner. I'm a little weary about using Head & Shoulders on the little guy. The flaky skin is not even on his whole body it's on his sides from the middle of his back down.

I may try the fish oil - that sounds like a good idea.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by Gigi485

I am Italian and I do put Olive Oil on everything. That's funny stuff.

I use Dr. Fosters & Smith Advance Formula Oatmeal Shampoo and Conditioner. I'm a little weary about using Head & Shoulders on the little guy. The flaky skin is not even on his whole body it's on his sides from the middle of his back down.

I may try the fish oil - that sounds like a good idea.

oatmeal can be drying to their skin just a heads up as i have an allergy dog and read alot on skin issues and that and it being a grain are cause for concern with allergy dogs

[livingdustmops]

If a dog only has dry skin and it is not caused by a fungus then feeding quality food, using dog shampoo and conditioner (for dry skin/hair) and putting a little oil in their food should help.

If you believe your dog might have a fungus condition then check with your vet before you start using H&S.

Yorkies also do not have hair like the majority of dogs and I don't always give them a bath every week, by two weeks they are starting to get a little greasy just like a human's hair..but I have long hair Yorkies.