abker17 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Poor Abby's devoloped dandruff and her skin seems to be really sensitive around her leg areas for some reason. She's shedding alot so I've been brushing her daily. Today when I went to brush her legs she suddenly jumped up as if I had hurt her or poked a sore spot. She also flinches whenever I pull out those small tuffs of under-coat hair. Could anyone recommend a good doggie shampoo for sensitive skin/dandruff? And also how should I go about brushing her so I don't irritate the skin more or hurt her? Any help is much appreciated. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Kat Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 any sort of oatmeal based shampoo is usually very good. I don't honestly have specific names though sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisysmom Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Poor baby! Maybe a little oil in her food would help too. (I give my 3 fish oil tabs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogPaddle Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Like Kat said oatmeal shampoo is good. You can also take some oatmeal, put it in an old sock or something, put her and the sock in the tub, squeeze and rub the oatmealy sock over her, rinse and let her air dry. I would also cut back on the brushing, I know its a nuisance during a shed, maybe brush every other day for now. Any changes in household cleaners or food? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abker17 Posted June 18, 2005 Author Share Posted June 18, 2005 Thanks for the advice guys, now that you mention it I have given Cracker an oatmeal bath before and it really helped. So I'll do the same for Abby. [quote]Any changes in household cleaners or food?[/quote] Well considering my parents just buy whatever's cheapest as far as household cleaners go, I'm not sure. :-? The only change in food has been I've stopped feeding them wet and dry mixed. Now they just get dry food. But it's the same brand etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogPaddle Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Well you could ask your parents about the cleaners. If it is going to be anything it would likely be floor cleaner, carpet fresh type products, clothing detergent or fabric softeners as that is what the dog is likely to come into contact with most but it could be nothing. Hope the oatmeal helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekymunkee Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 FIsh oil caps will really help with dry itchy skin as well as Oatmeal bath soap. I use one I got from my vet but I hear Walmart makes a pretty good one too & it's much cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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