What can I do with dry flaky skin - YorkieTalk.com Forums

xBUTTERCUPx · 06-23-2006, 06:51 PM

Buttercup has had dry and flaky skin about 2 weeks after I got him. I know the reason that he has the dry and flaky skin was because of me being stupid and giving him a bath every 2 days, but that was before I knew any better. Please don't judge me on that

Well I have been using Petsilk moisturizing shampoo from day one. I only bathe him once a week now with the same shampoo but his skin is still dry and flaky. Every time I brush his hair, the flakes start to come off. Could it be the shampoo I'm using? If so, what type of shampoo should I be using?

One more question, I have had 2 people tell me that Buttercup is a female's name. Is it? It's okay to tell the truth. I won't get offended.

yorkieangel · 06-23-2006, 06:54 PM

LOL... I like Buttercup so who cares if it's boy or girl...It's CUTE

Both my yorkies had flaky skin from day one and i add a drizzile of olive oil each day to their food and it cleared them up in about a month or so. NOT A LOT.. just enough to give them a bit. I pour a bit on then stir around the food to coat it. it you give to much you will KNOW IT...LOL... They will have soft stools

buddysalley · 06-23-2006, 07:20 PM

What kind of conditioner do you use? I heard that eggs might help. BUddy had thin hair and I have been giving him a plain scrambled egg. I use my conditoner on him and it has made a big difference in his skin.

MyTrixie143 · 06-23-2006, 09:43 PM

I have tried many many shampoos and conditioners. Most of them work on very mild cases of dry and flaky skin. However, if your pup has alot of dry and flaky skin they tend not to work very great. I had to finally go to the vet to get a special shampoo, most vets carry it or can tell you where to get it. It is called Hylit (sp?) and works great on dogs and puppies with dry and flaky skin. It actually has esential fatty acids in it to help the skin and coat. It has no soap so it won't dry out the skin or agitate your pup's eyes. It smells like oatmeal and works great!! I started using it and after just the first time of using it, I can tell the huge difference it makes. I used it on all 4 of my dogs and it helped all of them. I can't tell you enough how much it works, you just have to see it for yourself.

You can also get missing link to sprinkle on your pup's food and it works great for the skin and coat too. I have also heard giving them an egg is great too!!

As for the name buttercup, I myself have always thought of it as a girl's name, I have had alot of buttercups, all females. But if you really like the name, then keep the name and don't worry about it being too girlish.

txshopper73 · 06-23-2006, 09:57 PM

When the weather changed, we had dry, flaky skin. I went to the vet's office and got a bottle of Oatmeal/Aloe Vera shampoo. About $15 a bottle, used it and in 2 shampooings, the dry, flaky skin was gone.

peanut · 06-23-2006, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by xBUTTERCUPx

Buttercup has had dry and flaky skin about 2 weeks after I got him. I know the reason that he has the dry and flaky skin was because of me being stupid and giving him a bath every 2 days, but that was before I knew any better. Please don't judge me on that

Well I have been using Petsilk moisturizing shampoo from day one. I only bathe him once a week now with the same shampoo but his skin is still dry and flaky. Every time I brush his hair, the flakes start to come off. Could it be the shampoo I'm using? If so, what type of shampoo should I be using?

One more question, I have had 2 people tell me that Buttercup is a female's name. Is it? It's okay to tell the truth. I won't get offended.

Lexie has dry skin, and I finally went to the vet and got some medicated shampoo that worked...as for the name...I think it could go either way, but personally I think the name Buttercup fits your dog, he looks like a Buttercup

...He is a dollbaby.

Lacy's Mom · 06-24-2006, 09:55 AM

What I was calling dry flaky skin (dandruff) my vet diagnosed as seborrhea and gave us a prescription shampoo and it cleared up right away. It was mostly on his back end, tail area.

As for the name Buttercup. I don't see it as being a boy or a girl, but then again I put bows in my boy's hair!

06-23-2006, 06:51 PM	#1
xBUTTERCUPx YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 905	What can I do with dry flaky skin Buttercup has had dry and flaky skin about 2 weeks after I got him. I know the reason that he has the dry and flaky skin was because of me being stupid and giving him a bath every 2 days, but that was before I knew any better. Please don't judge me on that Well I have been using Petsilk moisturizing shampoo from day one. I only bathe him once a week now with the same shampoo but his skin is still dry and flaky. Every time I brush his hair, the flakes start to come off. Could it be the shampoo I'm using? If so, what type of shampoo should I be using? One more question, I have had 2 people tell me that Buttercup is a female's name. Is it? It's okay to tell the truth. I won't get offended.

06-23-2006, 06:54 PM	#2
yorkieangel Rescue Angel Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: md Posts: 1,530	LOL... I like Buttercup so who cares if it's boy or girl...It's CUTE Both my yorkies had flaky skin from day one and i add a drizzile of olive oil each day to their food and it cleared them up in about a month or so. NOT A LOT.. just enough to give them a bit. I pour a bit on then stir around the food to coat it. it you give to much you will KNOW IT...LOL... They will have soft stools __________________ Yorkieangel

06-23-2006, 07:20 PM	#3
buddysalley Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: fort smith Posts: 48	What kind of conditioner do you use? I heard that eggs might help. BUddy had thin hair and I have been giving him a plain scrambled egg. I use my conditoner on him and it has made a big difference in his skin. __________________ Hugs and kisses from Jack, Buddy, Paddington & Holly

06-23-2006, 09:43 PM	#4
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,409	I have tried many many shampoos and conditioners. Most of them work on very mild cases of dry and flaky skin. However, if your pup has alot of dry and flaky skin they tend not to work very great. I had to finally go to the vet to get a special shampoo, most vets carry it or can tell you where to get it. It is called Hylit (sp?) and works great on dogs and puppies with dry and flaky skin. It actually has esential fatty acids in it to help the skin and coat. It has no soap so it won't dry out the skin or agitate your pup's eyes. It smells like oatmeal and works great!! I started using it and after just the first time of using it, I can tell the huge difference it makes. I used it on all 4 of my dogs and it helped all of them. I can't tell you enough how much it works, you just have to see it for yourself. You can also get missing link to sprinkle on your pup's food and it works great for the skin and coat too. I have also heard giving them an egg is great too!! As for the name buttercup, I myself have always thought of it as a girl's name, I have had alot of buttercups, all females. But if you really like the name, then keep the name and don't worry about it being too girlish. __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey and the gang DestinyHarmonyScamperGracieLillieKiwi Hershey Peppi

06-23-2006, 09:57 PM	#5
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	When the weather changed, we had dry, flaky skin. I went to the vet's office and got a bottle of Oatmeal/Aloe Vera shampoo. About $15 a bottle, used it and in 2 shampooings, the dry, flaky skin was gone. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

06-24-2006, 09:55 AM	#7
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	What I was calling dry flaky skin (dandruff) my vet diagnosed as seborrhea and gave us a prescription shampoo and it cleared up right away. It was mostly on his back end, tail area. As for the name Buttercup. I don't see it as being a boy or a girl, but then again I put bows in my boy's hair!