Dry Skin what to do? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Katamami29 · 01-06-2009, 10:11 PM

Hello everyone,

Mia I've noticed has dry skin. I normally bathe her witha simple tealess shampoo.

Any recomendations please. I'm new owner and want the best for my baby. Shampoo and Conditioner.

Thank you

Marlene
Mia's Mom

shannon3563 · 01-07-2009, 11:51 AM

Caylee has dry skin as well...I've bought some oatmeal shampoo and conditioner. I know several had suggested that to me so I'm going to give that a try

ladyjane · 01-07-2009, 12:42 PM

I do not use people shampoo on my pups....it tends to dry their skin and hair because of the higher pH.
I have used Pet Silk shampoo and conditioner Index and I was happy with it; but recently started using the Tropiclean line and honestly think I like it better. They use all natural ingredients and organic extracts.
I would go with the aloe or oatmeal.
Their berry scent is wonderful! I am very happy with the results...I have a couple of pups with allergies and they are doing great!
Another thing to look at is what you are feeding her....grains can irritate the skin. There is a lot of information on YT about different dog foods.
Good luck!

Wylie's Mom · 01-07-2009, 01:45 PM

Hi

. Is she just dry - or is she itching? If so, where? What are you feeding?

1. don't bathe too often - once a week at most; ideally once every 2 weeks.
2. might want to add an Omega Supplement to support skin; this one can be found at lotsa places, incl. Whole Foods. It doesn't contain flax, which makes some dogs itchy.
3. Try a colloidal oatmeal spray to condition and soothe the skin
4. poss. change foods

Katamami29 · 01-07-2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Hi

. Is she just dry - or is she itching? If so, where? What are you feeding?

1. don't bathe too often - once a week at most; ideally once every 2 weeks.
2. might want to add an Omega Supplement to support skin; this one can be found at lotsa places, incl. Whole Foods. It doesn't contain flax, which makes some dogs itchy.
3. Try a colloidal oatmeal spray to condition and soothe the skin
4. poss. change foods

She has dry skin and at times ichy I've examined her and mosty the skin looks pretty dry. I bathe her every two weeks sometimes maybe every ten days or around there.

Do you think it could be the cold weather ?
Well I orederd a shampoo and conditioner lets see what happens

yorkiepuppie · 01-08-2009, 10:19 AM

milu has dry skin as well...i use oatmeal shampoo, oatmeal conditioner, but her skin is still really dry.

i put lotion on her belly...probably not the best idea. but i don't see her licking it off. so maybe its ok...

i am going to try to add the omega oil to her food.

romeos mommy · 01-08-2009, 10:29 AM

* it could be from her diet. what does she eat?

* i use a medicated shampoo 1x @ month in winter + add omega oil into his food.. this really helps.

MeAndMyOlivia · 01-08-2009, 06:41 PM

Olivia had flaky, dry skin and was itchy too. I got some of the Cranberry Fields shampoo and conditioner and it has taken care of those things.

Katamami29 · 01-08-2009, 07:54 PM

I Started the food changing process today. From Royal Canin to Natural Choice. I'm hoping for the better.

AmyChristine · 01-08-2009, 08:27 PM

squeeze a fish oil supplement over the food I do it daily and it works wonderfully you can get it at most pet stores or at GNC or Super Supplements it also helps hair grow nicely

01-06-2009, 10:11 PM	#1
Katamami29 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bronx, New York, USA Posts: 124	Dry Skin what to do? Hello everyone, Mia I've noticed has dry skin. I normally bathe her witha simple tealess shampoo. Any recomendations please. I'm new owner and want the best for my baby. Shampoo and Conditioner. Thank you Marlene Mia's Mom

01-07-2009, 11:51 AM	#2
shannon3563 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: virginia Posts: 244	Caylee has dry skin as well...I've bought some oatmeal shampoo and conditioner. I know several had suggested that to me so I'm going to give that a try __________________ Shannon * Mommy to Talan & Caylee Grace

01-07-2009, 12:42 PM	#3
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	I do not use people shampoo on my pups....it tends to dry their skin and hair because of the higher pH. I have used Pet Silk shampoo and conditioner Index and I was happy with it; but recently started using the Tropiclean line and honestly think I like it better. They use all natural ingredients and organic extracts. I would go with the aloe or oatmeal. Their berry scent is wonderful! I am very happy with the results...I have a couple of pups with allergies and they are doing great! Another thing to look at is what you are feeding her....grains can irritate the skin. There is a lot of information on YT about different dog foods. Good luck! __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

01-07-2009, 01:45 PM	#4
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Hi . Is she just dry - or is she itching? If so, where? What are you feeding? 1. don't bathe too often - once a week at most; ideally once every 2 weeks. 2. might want to add an Omega Supplement to support skin; this one can be found at lotsa places, incl. Whole Foods. It doesn't contain flax, which makes some dogs itchy. 3. Try a colloidal oatmeal spray to condition and soothe the skin 4. poss. change foods __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

01-08-2009, 10:19 AM	#6
yorkiepuppie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 2,883	milu has dry skin as well...i use oatmeal shampoo, oatmeal conditioner, but her skin is still really dry. i put lotion on her belly...probably not the best idea. but i don't see her licking it off. so maybe its ok... i am going to try to add the omega oil to her food. __________________ www.yenspiration.com i love milu

01-08-2009, 10:29 AM	#7
romeos mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pennsauken , NJ Posts: 4,068	* it could be from her diet. what does she eat? * i use a medicated shampoo 1x @ month in winter + add omega oil into his food.. this really helps. __________________ Bernadette & Romeo

01-08-2009, 06:41 PM	#8
MeAndMyOlivia YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 414	Olivia had flaky, dry skin and was itchy too. I got some of the Cranberry Fields shampoo and conditioner and it has taken care of those things. __________________ Terri and Olivia (R.I.P. my sweet little girl)

01-08-2009, 07:54 PM	#9
Katamami29 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bronx, New York, USA Posts: 124	I Started the food changing process today. From Royal Canin to Natural Choice. I'm hoping for the better.

01-08-2009, 08:27 PM	#10
AmyChristine YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 1,184	squeeze a fish oil supplement over the food I do it daily and it works wonderfully you can get it at most pet stores or at GNC or Super Supplements it also helps hair grow nicely __________________ My belongs to Copper and Maddie Mae RIP Sweet Rocky Mommy misses you