My dog has extremly dry skin, anyway to treat him?

Question

My bullmastiff dog has been getting really dry skin and itchy skin about a month ago, It Is clumps of dry skin, His hair Is falling out on his back.
I tried changing his diet and tried putting baby oil on his back but It did not work.
Anyway to solve this problem without bringing him to the vet?

Thanks alot

Answer 1

If he's too the point of losing coat, he should see the vet to see if there's another problem.

After that, if he's on a top quality food, that'll help. Also, give him either a salmon oil capsule or 1 tablespoon of olive or vegetable oil on his food daily. Dry skin needs to be treated from the inside out, not by putting oil on him.

Also, over-bathing is the main reason dogs get really dry skin and coat. Never bath a dog unless absolutely necessary, and definitely not more than once a month at most.

Answer 2

The best and cheapest way is to get some cheap corn oil from the supermarket like Mazola or store brand and put a big drizzle of it on his food at every meal. Don't go too mad though as it can give him the runs.
Have had show horses and dogs all my life and have always done it. It is cheaper than Omega 3 oils from the vet and does the same job. Dogs and horses like the taste too. It will stop the dry skin and flakes and he'll get a good shine on his coat, takes about 2 weeks to start seeing results.

Answer 3

not quite the same but my baby had dry skin and the midwife said the best thing for dry sensitive skin is olive oil, it is a pure ingredient, I'd give it a go at least until you get an appointment with vets, it can't really do any harm i wouldn't think

and for prevention once it has cleared up my mum puts a small amount of sunflower oil in with dog biscuits, it also makes fur really shiny

Answer 4

Malaseb is a shampoo from the vets. Also get him some tablets, but the ones from the vets are very expensive. The ones I have are £55 and you have to give 1 per 10K and he is 14stone.
So other than that try giving him fish twice a week, makeral is good. This will help a lot

Answer 5

Um the only advice I can give you is go to the vet, sorry. The vet may suggest something to help the dry skin. Then it may clear up. Good Luck!

Answer 6

GET HIM TO THE vET ASAP... He has a bad skin condition, and it will spread. they will give him pill or shot or anti bio. to clear up the condition, don.t ever bathe a dog with soap or reg people shampoo, the vet will give u lotion, I a, sure, There is a shampoo for dogs with dry skin also, take to Vet about it....

Answer 7

Try dog food that doesnt contain grain or corn.. Like evo or origin (that may be a Canadian brand tho) Or even a raw diet. Most dogs are allergic to wheat gluten and corn, Try buying a moisturizing doggy shampoo and conditioner as well..I'm sure its something in his diet that's not agreeing with him

Answer 8

he should go to the vet but try what I do for my beagle who has dry skin, I use vitamin E I pour one capsule on his food, and sprinkle some wheat germ as well. I give her dry food and one chicken thigh with carrots in the morning...to make sure her dry is enough..she has stopped itching also make sure you brush her gently with a rubber mit

Answer 9

You can either go to the vet or get some medicated shampoo.

Visit: doctorsfostersmith.com

They may have some medicinal shampoos to help.

It not just a diet problem right now, it is a medical issue.

Answer 10

You may need a shampoo for ticks and flea besides there are some dog wipes sold for dryskin and they moisturize.You can find them in big markets like Walmart and other stores I think..