Dry Skin/Dandruff? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

sher84 · 02-15-2009, 09:16 AM

Our three month old baby has developed something that looks like dandruff about two weeks ago. We bathe her approximately once a week and until recently had no signs of any problems. At her last vet/grooming visit they applied Frontline to her. Could this be causing her problem or am I bathing her to much?

chachi · 02-15-2009, 09:19 AM

I think in the winter with the dry heat they are just more prone to dandruff. In the winter I only bathe every two weeks. In the warmer months when they are outside more I bathe once a week

sher84 · 02-15-2009, 09:44 AM

Is there anything I can do to possibly make her feel better and quit itching. I have heard you can add stuff to their food but I am afraid it will make her sick.

mimimomo · 02-15-2009, 11:56 PM

When my babies were puppies I gave them a bath once a month, or once every 3 weeks if they're dirty (now, every 2 weeks just because their hair is long). In between, I wash their feet, behind, or rub them down w/pet wipes. Over rinsing is a must, left over residue of shampoo can cause dandruff. I wouldn't add anything to my puppy's food, you might want to wait on that. I use Frontline & it's applied directly on their skin in the back of their neck area, so I don't think it's the cause of dandruff. Mimi & Momo does scratch the area though after I apply, so I hold them until it dries. Afterwards, they're fine, so I don't think that's the reason for itching. But every dog is a little different. Hope your baby girl gets better soon.

Hansch99 · 02-16-2009, 06:48 AM

You probably aren't bathing her too much, but unless she gets really dirty, you can go a few weeks or so between baths.

Our puppy had dry skin and dandruff, and we used a conditioning spray before brushing him and it has taken care of his dry skin, even in our dry Wisconsin winter.

sher84 · 02-16-2009, 08:42 AM

I bought some medicated shampoo from the Vet and it has gotten a little better. He said the frontline could have been the problem. I have tried bathing her every 3 weeks but she just gets so dirty and stinky. Right now we are bathing every 2 weeks. I am also spraying conditioner on before brushing. Thank you guys for all your help.

02-15-2009, 09:16 AM	#1
sher84 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 60	Dry Skin/Dandruff? Our three month old baby has developed something that looks like dandruff about two weeks ago. We bathe her approximately once a week and until recently had no signs of any problems. At her last vet/grooming visit they applied Frontline to her. Could this be causing her problem or am I bathing her to much?

02-15-2009, 09:19 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I think in the winter with the dry heat they are just more prone to dandruff. In the winter I only bathe every two weeks. In the warmer months when they are outside more I bathe once a week __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

02-15-2009, 11:56 PM	#4
mimimomo Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,874	When my babies were puppies I gave them a bath once a month, or once every 3 weeks if they're dirty (now, every 2 weeks just because their hair is long). In between, I wash their feet, behind, or rub them down w/pet wipes. Over rinsing is a must, left over residue of shampoo can cause dandruff. I wouldn't add anything to my puppy's food, you might want to wait on that. I use Frontline & it's applied directly on their skin in the back of their neck area, so I don't think it's the cause of dandruff. Mimi & Momo does scratch the area though after I apply, so I hold them until it dries. Afterwards, they're fine, so I don't think that's the reason for itching. But every dog is a little different. Hope your baby girl gets better soon. __________________ Jenny Mimi Momo Princess Turbo Madan Pin Brush: www.toplinepet.com

02-15-2009, 09:44 AM	#3
sher84 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 60	Is there anything I can do to possibly make her feel better and quit itching. I have heard you can add stuff to their food but I am afraid it will make her sick.

02-16-2009, 06:48 AM	#5
Hansch99 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 159	You probably aren't bathing her too much, but unless she gets really dirty, you can go a few weeks or so between baths. Our puppy had dry skin and dandruff, and we used a conditioning spray before brushing him and it has taken care of his dry skin, even in our dry Wisconsin winter.

02-16-2009, 08:42 AM	#6
sher84 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 60	I bought some medicated shampoo from the Vet and it has gotten a little better. He said the frontline could have been the problem. I have tried bathing her every 3 weeks but she just gets so dirty and stinky. Right now we are bathing every 2 weeks. I am also spraying conditioner on before brushing. Thank you guys for all your help.