our german shepard has really bad skin, itchy and scaly
2007-07-07 03:08:45 · 4 answers · asked by Stephen R 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
To be honest with ya I am not sure. I know we use epsom salt on horses to take out the infection. But if your dog bad itchy skin that is scaly. I am not sure the epsom salt would work because salt tends to dry things out and you do nto want that. There would be a number of reasons that your dog is suffering this. My dog's skin would get like and I took her the vet and he said it was allergies. So he put her on an antibiotic and I have to gibe her a bath at least once a week using oatmeal shampoo. He would be have allergies or be having an allergic reaction to something. Did you do anything different with him. I am not certain but certain parasites I believe can cause this like demodex and ther eare others. So my best advice to you would contact your vet. Hope this helps.
2007-07-07 03:16:03 · answer #1 · answered by whisper2ya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you using a pH balanced shampoo when bathing the dog. Sometimes over bathing and using products that aren't pH balanced dry skin further and aggravate the problem. It is a great place to start. Good Luck to you and your pet!
2007-07-07 10:19:10 · answer #2 · answered by Renee S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO WAY..... it will only dry him up more, a oatmeal bath can help soothe his skin, but it could be a number of things. get your dog to the vet A.S.A.P
2007-07-07 10:26:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know for sure but you should call your vetand ask them if they have any kind of shampoo that you can use
2007-07-07 10:14:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋