flakey skin

[dee23]

i have had my rescue dog for 2 weeks now , few patches of skin are flakey and he has lost some hair from them place . his forster mum said it is stress and it will grow back , but what can i do to help the flakey skin its not as bad as it was but is there any shampoos can i use

[Whoops]

Actually just make sure he is on a really good diet and it will help his skin/fur problem. You can use some shampoos that are labeled for dry skin and make sure he is not scratching them. Also did the foster mom have this checked out or is it just her thinking? If so you may want to have your vet check it out.

[dee23]

yeah she took it to the vets that what they said to her. can you tell me whats the best food to feed him with i will try a shampoo also thanks for your help

[LoveNewfies]

Feeding him a diet such as Wellness, Innova, Natural Balance, Flint River Ranch or any other high quality food will help his recovery and help maintain overall health. Also adding omega 3 fatty acids will help skin and coat. Bathing right now should be done only with a very mild shampoo made for skin irritations, such as an oatmeal shampoo, or baby shampoo. Tea Trea Oil spray can help with irritation.

[Whoops]

If he is scratching them call your vet and ask them if they can prescribe something for it too. It will not heal if he is digging at it too.
Sarge had dry skin and in less then a week on INNOVA which is somewhat expensive, looked great. His fur is all shiny and I see some more energy in him and I am just amazed at the difference with him and Mindy, my other dog. Mindy was looking nasty when we got her and now she is looking so much healthier.

[dee23]

thanks so much for your hleps guys i will keep an eye out for them dog foods when i go shopping today , i must say i never heard of them before
also hes been a good boy and hasnt been scratching but hes going to the vets to be chiped soon so i might get him to look at them because to me they look like old burn marks it makes me so angry how ould any one hurt a dog
also i will try the baby shampoo and let you all know how it goes
thanks again from me and skippy the dog