Snooze is having some itchy dry skin problems. - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

BonBon · 04-27-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Snoozels

So do you not recommend the nutro food?
I will check out your website for the wash. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Snoozels

Thanks for all the advice. I am going to keep him on the same food but I am going to find a better conditioner for him.

Before you decide to keep him on this food, PLEASE Google "Nutro Consumer Affairs" and read about the many, many deaths this food has caused in pets.

Snoozels · 04-27-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by christianmarie

My sophie had the same problem when I got her. I've feed her natures recipe since I've brought her home. its all natural and is high in omega 3. they also just came out with a salmon, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin recipe with salmon being the main ingredient. its also DOES NOT contain grain or corn. my vet said its pretty good. I hope this helps with the food part.

Thank You for your insight. I am still deciding what I need change. What shampoo and conditioner do you use?

Snoozels · 04-27-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BonBon

Before you decide to keep him on this food, PLEASE Google "Nutro Consumer Affairs" and read about the many, many deaths this food has caused in pets.

Thank you. I will read about this. I think I might need to find another food. Thanks for all your help!

christianmarie · 04-27-2011, 01:16 PM

I recently switched but she's scratching again so im switching back to what I was using. Crazy dog is the brand and its baby dog shampoo. It's what they told me to use bc she has sensitive skin. Smells like baby powder

chachi · 04-27-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by christianmarie

I recently switched but she's scratching again so im switching back to what I was using. Crazy dog is the brand and its baby dog shampoo. It's what they told me to use bc she has sensitive skin. Smells like baby powder

Crazy dog is the brand my groomer uses

Teegy · 04-27-2011, 01:33 PM

can I suggest not washing him so much, it good be irritating his skin which is still delicate baby skin see if it clears up

superwomansmom · 04-27-2011, 03:58 PM

when bathing dogs with dry itchy skin, keep the water a bit cooler, not cold, but cooler than lukewarm. and use a lot of water, hydrate the skin well. a good pet shampoo, oatmeal or hypo allergenic, followed by a remoisturezing conditioner. between baths, spritz with emu oil.
and as others have said, a good quality food is very important.

Snoozels · 04-27-2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by superwomansmom

when bathing dogs with dry itchy skin, keep the water a bit cooler, not cold, but cooler than lukewarm. and use a lot of water, hydrate the skin well. a good pet shampoo, oatmeal or hypo allergenic, followed by a remoisturezing conditioner. between baths, spritz with emu oil.
and as others have said, a good quality food is very important.

Thanks I didnt even think of using cooler water. I will find a oatmeal shampoo this week. Thanks. I think I will switch foods too but I am just not sure what to go with? He is 5lbs and is 4 months old. Not sure what to go with.

THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL THE HELP FOR MY NEWBIE SELF.

maquignon · 04-27-2011, 05:45 PM

The food you are using contains soy, the most common food allergen. Find a food with balanced Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids and one that has no soy. The ratio in Nutro Natural Choice Small Breed Puppy is 17.5 to 1. A good food will have a ratio of between 2 and 5 to 1. These two groups of fatty acids work in conjunction with each other and need to be balanced. 17.5 to 1 is not balanced. Omega 3 fatty acids are what gives your dog a healthy skin and coat and the better foods are balanced. Good choices are Blue Buffalo Small Breed Puppy and Wellness Super 5 mix Just for Puppy.

Snoozels · 04-27-2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by maquignon

The food you are using contains soy, the most common food allergen. Find a food with balanced Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids and one that has no soy. The ratio in Nutro Natural Choice Small Breed Puppy is 17.5 to 1. A good food will have a ratio of between 2 and 5 to 1. These two groups of fatty acids work in conjunction with each other and need to be balanced. 17.5 to 1 is not balanced. Omega 3 fatty acids are what gives your dog a healthy skin and coat and the better foods are balanced. Good choices are Blue Buffalo Small Breed Puppy and Wellness Super 5 mix Just for Puppy.

Thank you for all the info. I am off to look up the info on the foods your recommended. Thanks.

Teegy · 04-27-2011, 06:27 PM

I like Orijen, check out their website

Wylie's Mom · 04-27-2011, 06:38 PM

Is this a puppy or an adult? Does the skin have any reddish/splotchy areas on the back, neck, tummy, groin or anywhere?

Skin issues are always secondary to something else...whether allergies, or some disease state etcetera.

If the itching seems excessive...I'd def recommend going to the vet or vet derm and having the skin thoroughly inspected. In allergy dogs, skin infections are not uncommon, and need a prescription. There are also prescription shampoos that have great ingreds for skin problems.

superwomansmom · 04-27-2011, 06:56 PM

look for an oatmeal shampoo with collidial(sp) oatmeal. unfortunately, pet product manufacturers dont have to list ingredients, so you may have to visit websites and even email some companies. I will ask at another site what is recommended.

MochaBoyMom · 04-28-2011, 08:43 AM

Mocha had same problem before. He did so well on Orijen that I didn't change his food. Instead I just added Orijen fish formula and feed 50/50%. Also bath him every 7 days instead of 5 days. Problem went away and never came back. PS: he also uses Pet Silk shampoo and conditioner (rainforest scent). I tried many different ones and Pet Silk's scent lasted the longest, keeping my baby smelling great for days.

Snoozels · 04-28-2011, 02:18 PM

So I bought him some new food today. The Wellness super5 mix just for puppies.
I am going to start slowly switching him over a little each day.

I also bought some more shampoo for him, the crazydog baby dog shampoo and some spray that come with it for conditioning.

To answer the questions above:
He is a puppy 4 months old.
He doesnt have any spots or red marks on him anywhere.
He is not itching all the time just a few times aday I catch him. His skin is a little white colored from the dryness but not noticable unless you are looking for it.

I hope the food switch and the new bath soap will help him
Thanks for all the info and suggestions.

04-27-2011, 06:38 PM	#27
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Is this a puppy or an adult? Does the skin have any reddish/splotchy areas on the back, neck, tummy, groin or anywhere? Skin issues are always secondary to something else...whether allergies, or some disease state etcetera. If the itching seems excessive...I'd def recommend going to the vet or vet derm and having the skin thoroughly inspected. In allergy dogs, skin infections are not uncommon, and need a prescription. There are also prescription shampoos that have great ingreds for skin problems. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

04-27-2011, 01:16 PM	#19
christianmarie Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: usa Posts: 14	I recently switched but she's scratching again so im switching back to what I was using. Crazy dog is the brand and its baby dog shampoo. It's what they told me to use bc she has sensitive skin. Smells like baby powder

04-27-2011, 01:33 PM	#21
Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	can I suggest not washing him so much, it good be irritating his skin which is still delicate baby skin see if it clears up

04-27-2011, 03:58 PM	#22
superwomansmom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: racine wisconsin Posts: 15	when bathing dogs with dry itchy skin, keep the water a bit cooler, not cold, but cooler than lukewarm. and use a lot of water, hydrate the skin well. a good pet shampoo, oatmeal or hypo allergenic, followed by a remoisturezing conditioner. between baths, spritz with emu oil. and as others have said, a good quality food is very important.

04-27-2011, 05:45 PM	#24
maquignon YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 5	The food you are using contains soy, the most common food allergen. Find a food with balanced Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids and one that has no soy. The ratio in Nutro Natural Choice Small Breed Puppy is 17.5 to 1. A good food will have a ratio of between 2 and 5 to 1. These two groups of fatty acids work in conjunction with each other and need to be balanced. 17.5 to 1 is not balanced. Omega 3 fatty acids are what gives your dog a healthy skin and coat and the better foods are balanced. Good choices are Blue Buffalo Small Breed Puppy and Wellness Super 5 mix Just for Puppy.

04-27-2011, 06:27 PM	#26
Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	I like Orijen, check out their website

04-27-2011, 06:56 PM	#28
superwomansmom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: racine wisconsin Posts: 15	look for an oatmeal shampoo with collidial(sp) oatmeal. unfortunately, pet product manufacturers dont have to list ingredients, so you may have to visit websites and even email some companies. I will ask at another site what is recommended.

04-28-2011, 08:43 AM	#29
MochaBoyMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 611	Mocha had same problem before. He did so well on Orijen that I didn't change his food. Instead I just added Orijen fish formula and feed 50/50%. Also bath him every 7 days instead of 5 days. Problem went away and never came back. PS: he also uses Pet Silk shampoo and conditioner (rainforest scent). I tried many different ones and Pet Silk's scent lasted the longest, keeping my baby smelling great for days.

04-28-2011, 02:18 PM	#30
Snoozels Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 45	So I bought him some new food today. The Wellness super5 mix just for puppies. I am going to start slowly switching him over a little each day. I also bought some more shampoo for him, the crazydog baby dog shampoo and some spray that come with it for conditioning. To answer the questions above: He is a puppy 4 months old. He doesnt have any spots or red marks on him anywhere. He is not itching all the time just a few times aday I catch him. His skin is a little white colored from the dryness but not noticable unless you are looking for it. I hope the food switch and the new bath soap will help him Thanks for all the info and suggestions.