jbud2

Thank you everyone! Since I had a fresh bottle of olive oil on hand, our Buddy got a morning snack with a 1/2 TBL of oil. He licked the bowl clean! He is fed a dry food I get at Petsmart and it's not cheap. Something $30 for a 15 pound bag of chow. I get him the Senior diet line since it was recommended because Buddy also been showing some early hip problems. My husband starting taking fish oil caps for his own back - maybe when he takes his pill, he can give Buddy one . .

QuiltE

They can share!

redvette54

I would start with a good professional grooming, try not to go to Petsmart, their groomers are only given a short couse and don't have much experance. A good bath, with an oatmeal type shampoo, and a good deshedding will let the skin breath better. Then check your dog food for corn. Corn causes many skin problems. Since we have taken our dogs off the corn based food, their skin and coats are just beautiful. I would be careful adding too much oil, as it can cause upset stomachs. Also a good brushing weekly will help too.

tlpa

I too use flaxseed oil. I actually split open a capsule once a week and their coat is soft and beautiful. I give it to my cat also, and this helps to lessen hair balls. You might want to read up on olive oil. I heard not to use olive oil for your pets.

Lois-nounoe

I have two cats that have skin problems. I put a cap full of Avon Skin So Soft in their bath (yes I said bath) water and it seems to help them a lot. Plus it is good for fleas and I can't use any flea products on either of them. Thank goodness my little female has no problems with anything. Must be a "man" thing. LOL

janedee

my lab had that problem when she was moulting so used to put a little cod liver oil in her food - good for their joints too worked very well

aeble

We had this issue when we recued both of our cats. We switched to a food with less fillers and more protein in them (you have to start mixing the new food in gradually to avoid discomfort to the animal). I also give the cats whatever tiny little bit of egg mixture is left when I make french toast. A breader friend recommended it years ago and we haven't had a problem since.

Lady-T

We had a rottweiler with very dry skin and flaking.....

We even had to research for a quality food that contained the proper amount of Linoleic Acid and Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA). The best pet food is Natural Choice by Nutro.

The quality/nutrional values of the food is so good she only needed 1.5 cups a day - and she was a 100+ lb. dog!

She has since passed away but she lived to be almost 14 years old - which is AMAZING for a rotty!

I have a sister that has a rotty & she can't find the dog food in her area so she uses Coconut Oil - works great for her! Her dog hair went from normal/coarse to almost "puppy soft" again!

rita222

I had the same problem with our inside dogs. i just use regular wesson oil or whatever brand is available. It works.

COYOTEMAGIC

Eliminate corn and wheat from your dogs diet---check the label of their dry food. Especially as your dog gets older it can have an effect on their joints. You can get a pretty decent grain-free dry food at Petsmart or Petco. I buy Taste of the Wild. I had a cat that had it bad. It has totally cleared up. His recent blood tests came up great. (I did a Sr. Check up on his because he is 15) Peanut oil is a good oil to use. Also most dogs LOVE peanut butter a Kong toy with the inside smeared with almond butter (I'm allergic to peanut) goes over big at my house with the dogs