Puppy's With Sensitive Skin... What Can I Use?

Question

I'm getting a puppy and the mother (Australian Silky Terrier) of this puppy has sensitive skin. The father is a Bichon Frise and I am not sure if he has sensitive skin. So there is a chance my puppy will have sensitive skin as well and as a precaution I am going to use Dermaleen to start with but Dermaleen doesn't have a flea treatment in it so what is safe to use on a puppy with sensitive skin to prevent fleas? (please only suggest brands available in New Zealand)

My puppy will be 6 Weeks on the 19/12/07.

Thanks :D

Answer 1

The best thing to do is when you get your puppy bring him or her to the vet. The puppy is going to need vaccs if she is 6 weeks anyway and have an exam done. Let your vet know about the mother and farther. I work at a vet and the best thing is to have a doc take care of it. They can give you meds that will help from the inside out.

Answer 2

Just get a proper flea treatment from a vets, like Frontline or Revolution - these are all a lot better for the skin that fleas are. Fleas are about the worst thing for an animal's skin, even one that isn't sensitive. Don't get any store bought flea treatments.

Chalice

Answer 3

Same here. I was told to put my dog on Nutro dog food. that in three weeks I would not beleive the difference. I am telling you, I had no idea the difference in Dog Food.
Also the price varies from place to place. Nutro also carries the treats.
I hope I saved you some vet cost $$$
Another thing that works for that shiney coat.
Boil 6 cups of water, take off heat. stir in 2 cups of old fashion oats. stir and stir until the water is cloudy.
Set this mixture aside to cool. Strain the water from the oatmeal.
After bathing your dog. use this oatmeal water as a .
final rinse. Try to leave this on your dog for at least 10 mins. then give a final rinse.
You have a dog with a coat that is so conditioned you wont beleive the shine and softness. I even take this water to the vet when they bathe him.
Good Luck

Answer 4

If your pup does have sensitive skin, it could also pose a problem with its coat too! Either way, I have found that the vitamin Omega 3 Fatty Acid FISH OIL, is WONDERFUL for skin and coat problems, and it is also good for their heart too!! The pill is rather large for a small dog, so use a tooth pick to poke a hole at the end of the pill and pour its contents on something the dog likes to eat, he/she will have very good skin and hair in a matter of a couple of weeks, I would not have believed the difference if I had not seen it for myself!! Good Luck to you and your new Babe!!!!

Answer 5

I had a shar pei cros puppy a few years back and he was constantly plagued with skin issues. sharpeis can be more prone, and allergens can get stuck in their skin folds. i used a good oatmeal shampoo which soothed the skin, and is ideal for the sensitive skin of puppies. Try and make sure its soap free as well, as this can dry out their skin. Also check for environmental factors, such as mange, flea allergies. My shar pei had aan allergy to grass seeds in the spring, so we had to limit his time in the grass...ie rolling in it. If the itching becomes severe or your puppy is favouring scratching 1 spot, you can purchase a wash called Quit Itch. its bright yellow and can be used in a wash type sitUation, but it can also be applied directly to the affected area. good Luck!

Answer 6

Frontline is very safe and mild. It is labeled in the US for puppies over 8 weeks of age.

Answer 7

you can buy food that contains things that will help with sensitive skin. There are also shampoos that are made for dogs with sensitive skin.

Answer 8

Avon skin so soft. it kills fleas & moistures the dogs skin. hope this helps. :)