How do you moisturize a dogs skin when its dried out from heat?

Question

i havw a 3 yr old cosker sapniel and he constantly scracthed . He dosent have fleas because we have ghecked and he gets regular flea bathes...in fact he just got onw 2 days ago, but anyways he is constantly scratching.....i was told that his skinn is dry from the heat if it is what can I so to put moisture back in it so he will stop scratching ......HE'S DRIVNING ME INSANE!!!!!!!

Answer 1

Where to start. The flea baths are probably wrecking your dogs skin. Those OTC flea products are harmful to pets. You need to let a vet handle the flea problem so your dog won't suffer. The itching is driving the dog nuts. Also my guess is there might be an issue with the dogs diet. Our pets need quality pet food. Read the ingredients list and learn what the stuff on there is and what it does (or does not do) to/for our pets. A quick pet food 101. If the pet food contains corn/corn products or by products it is a poor quality food. Do not pay attention to advertising, they all say there food is great. Corn is a filler that can trigger skin problems. (allergies, skin problems, itching and excessive shedding) By products is anything from an animal not fit for human consumption, including cancerous tissue. Quality foods have meat as the first ingredient. California Natural, Solid Gold, Innova and Merrick are a few of the best brands available. If you want to learn more check out: http://www.sagekeep.com/petfood.htm www.api4animals.org/facts?p=359& more=1 http://animalark.eapps.com/animal/PetFoods.nsf/$$PetFoodsByRating?OpenForm

Answer 2

I think that this could have a lot to do with his diet. A dogs coat tends to release a natural oil to help keep there skin from drying, and to help keep there coat water resistant. If the food he is being fed does not contain enough of the vitamins and fat that he needs, this could be part of the problem. I use an additive in my dogs food to help with the dry food problem, especially during the winter months when they are inside the most. You can find that type of stuff at any pet store. Also try not to over bath your dog. The shampoo will strip the oils from his coat.

Answer 3

Omega 3 Fatty Acid capsules, one a day in his food. I also recommend a cool mist humidifier, for you guys as well as him. Forced air heat causes dry hair, dry skin, and dried out nasal passages which crack open (and which leaves everybody susceptible to air borne viruses). Use a creme conditioner on his hair after you bath him. And don't bath him any more than you have to in the winter. Be REALLY careful about how much oil you put in his food, especially since he's small. Too much can cause pancreatitis, especially in Yorkies. It's very, very painful and they have to have vet care if they have an attack. My poor little male Chihuahua has had two episodes due to my husband (who ignored my screaming at him to stop) letting him lick oil from the fry pan and giving him table scraps (he's from the middle east and he cooks extra virgin olive oil in EVERYTHING).

Answer 4

I suspect that he has an allergy. Cocker spaniels are very prone to them and he may need special shampoo. If the little guy is scratching that much he needs to see a vet
Hot weather will not give dry skin that will cause that much itchiness
I would also stop washing him in flea baths - they don't work and are likely to make his skin drier and sore

Answer 5

My dog has a similar problem. My vet tells me to bathe him weekly using an pet shampoo made for treating allergies. I also give my dog benadryl 2-3 times a day. Give one milligram for every pound of dog's weight. (My dog weighs 50 lbs.-so I give 50 mg. 2-3 times a day). I was also told to give a omega fattly acid supplement daily. You can purchase these in any grocery or pharmacy. My vet gave me a spray with an antihistamine in to help w/ the itching too. I sometimes use my own hair serum to moisturize my dog's skin & fur. Good luck.

Answer 6

Spelling lessons would be good. Or use the "check spelling key". As far as your dogs skin, and his scratching, Oatmeal shampoo may help. You may be giving him too many baths. He also may have allergies to something. Could be the shampoo!! My vet told me to use Selsun Blue Medicated shampoo for my itchy dog. Vet said the medication kills alot of bacteria which could be in her skin. That worked for my dog.
Flea shampoo doesn't always get rid of fleas entirely, get Frontline from your vet. That works for fleas and ticks.

Answer 7

First of all, he's probably being bathed way too much which is really drying to his skin and coat. To help him out, add 1 tanlespoon of veg. oil to his food daily, or much better than that evev, give him a salmon oil capsule. It'll make a huge difference in a short time and is evev more important in the cold, dry winter months.

Answer 8

Everyone who commented on bathing and diet here is right ... too much bathing and a poor diet can contribute to dry skin.
One of the more popular products for moisturizing dry irritated skin on all animals is "Bag Balm".

Answer 9

I have used olive oil, put the dog in your tub, put olive oil all over it (not eyes) and message it into the skin for about five minutes. Then wash the dog in warm water with a good moisturizing dog shampoo. Any human conditioner will be fine as long as it isn't heavily scented.

Answer 10

try using a premium grade dog food and add 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil per day. cockers are known to have skin problems. also stop the flea baths and try frontline instead. use shampoo for sensitive skin, something with oatmeal.