dry skin

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Cam2
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dry skin

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sammy is 5 months old, - he seems to have a little case of dry skin, causing "dandruff" on his black coat. He is well and healthy and it doesn't bother him, but I was wondering if there was something I could give him to help clear it up (bearing in mind his age) can anyone suggest anything?
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Re: dry skin

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Salmon oil or evening primrose oil is good for their skin and can be added to their food. :D
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Re: dry skin

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A weekly portion of oily fish would probably help too, something like tinned mackerel or sardines in oil or water (NOT brine).
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Re: dry skin

Post by bazzastephens »

Toby suffered from a little dandruff and being jet black it was noticable, the vet said it was okay like cradle cap. I also read about oils are good for the coat so I chose that time to change his food to a fish based kibble, CSJ and we kive him tinned fish once or twice a month as a treat.

It has helped but he is now 8 months so he may of grown out of it.
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Re: dry skin

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Hi I am not a new member have been registered some while now but having recently lost my beloved sam a salt and pepper and I have thrown my self in again and got charlie a black & silver who is now 11 weeks old. I have found the dry skin suggestion useful and will try them as charlie has a lot of white flecks and being black it shows up a lot. I am now faced with the dilemma of what flea treatments to use I found them very harsh on Sam anyone any suggestions on this?
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Re: dry skin

Post by Cat M »

I use Advocate as it protects against ear mites and worms (including lung worm) too. I do find that Lola's skin is a bit flaky a day or two after applying it....but I think it's better that she's protected.
So sorry to hear about Sam :ymhug: sounds like Charlie has big boots to fill. Can we have some pics of Charlie so that we can all ooooh and awwwww over him? :x
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