I didn't think about it before, but I was reading about a little yorkie on petfinder that had "the itches" pretty bad and they got some special shampoo from their vet and said it was working. You could check with your vet to see if they have anything they would recommend. This is the "pricey" shampoo that I read about on petfinder:

ETIDERM® is a gentle, antiseptic and keratoplastic shampoo for use in dogs and cats of any age.

ETIDERM® SHAMPOO
Virbac
Antidermatosis Shampoo
Antiseptic Shampoo
Active Ingredient(s):
Contains: Chitosanide, ethyl lactate 10%, benzalkonium chloride, lactic acid and propylene glycol in a shampoo base also containing TEA lauryl sulfate, water, diethenolamine, benzyl alcohol, fragrance, hydroxypropyl cellulose, methyl paraben, and propyl paraben. Chitosanide and ethyl lactate are present in encapsulated (SpherulitesR) and free forms. Benzalkonium chloride is present in encapsulated form.

Indications: ETIDERM® is a gentle, antiseptic and keratoplastic shampoo for use in dogs and cats of any age.

Directions: Shake well before use. Wet the coat with warm water and apply sufficient shampoo to create a rich lather. Massage ETIDERMR into wet coat, lather freely. Rinse and repeat. Allow to remain on hair for 5 to 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Frequency of use: Initially two to three times a week for four weeks, then reducing to once a week, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Caution(s): For topical use only. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact, flush eyes with water and seek medical attention if irritation persists.

Available through licensed veterinarians only.

Warning(s): Keep out of reach of children.

Discussion: ETIDERM® contains SpherulitesR, an exclusive and patented encapsulation system developed by Virbac to provide slow release of ingredients long after the shampoo is rinsed off.

ETIDERMR also contains Chitosanide, a natural biopolymer creating a protective film on the skin and hair.

Presentation: Available in 8 oz, 16 oz, and 1 gallon containers.

http://www.petstruly.com/2856.html

Anyone know of any home remedies for dry skin? If they are from natural products, I am sure remedies intended for people would work to. I am wary of buying most oatmeal kinds because they seem cheap and noneffective.
Thanks!

My yorkie, Hobbs, had really dry, itchy, flaky skin. We changed his food from Pro Plan to Chicken Soup and we tried all different shampoos and he was STILL itching! :( So, someone on here suggested Missing Link supplement. We tried it and his dry skin cleared up right away! We took him off it for a couple of weeks when we got our new puppy bc it was messing up her tummy, and his dry skin came right back. That is how we know for sure that this stuff works like a charm! AND my two LOVE the taste. I sprinkle it on their food and they lick the remnants from the bottom of the bowl :p

Here is a link that tells more about it. It is all natural.

http://www.designinghealth.com/produ...ucts_main.html

You have to keep it in the refridgerator and it goes bad in 3 months. This is the only place I've found where you can order a 1/2 lb (8 oz.) bag, which you should be able to use in 3 months. All the other websites I've seen only sell 1 lb. and 5 lbs. bags. If you got these, you would end up throwing a lot of it away after 3 months. Here is the link:

http://www.designinghealth.com/cgi-b...7&catalog=Dogs

Hope it works as well for you as it did for my yorkie! :D

Great! I will look into getting some of that.

In addition, do you use any special shampoos, conditioners, cremes, etc. or did just the supplement work good enough on its own?

I just use a random oatmeal shampoo from Wal-mart and Head & Shoulders Conditioner. The supplement works wonders on its own without having to spend a lot of money on fancy hair products. Hobbs dry skin is completely gone now.

OK, thanks. :D

Dosage?
 

I hope this is only a spring summer thing, then Charlie can get some relief.
May I ask how much sophie weighed when she was on benadryl and the dosage? Maybe I wasn't giving a large enough dose.

Oatmeal shampoo and conditioner
 

I purchased oatmeal shampoo and conditioner online from Dr. Fostor & Smith they seem to give some temporary relief.(their own brand)

I also purchased natural oatmeal shampoo by perfect coat from petsmart but it didn't seem to work as well.

The conditioner I think is key as you leave it on for atleast 3 minutes before rinsing.

;)