Guest joviemom Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I thought I would see if you all have any suggestions for what I could try for my girl! Here is a little about her 4 years old, has an extremely sensitive stomach, and in general is a more nervous dog. I have her right now on a purina prescription dog food for GI/Sensitive stomach issues and she is doing great on it. I have tried several different types of fish oil and all of then run right through her, I have tried varying doses and no matter how much I give her she gets instant diarrhea. (though I will say her skin did look better while she was on it) I have also tried an oatmeal bath, and I also brush her regularly. I am not really sure what else to try and suggestions would be much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mld Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 There is a product that you can apply to the back of the neck and it soaks in subcutaneously, I'll see if I can find the product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest undergreysspell Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Try a drizzle of olive oil on her food..it got rid of my girl's dandruff in 2 days and she has beautiful skin now. She also takes a fish oil capsule but if I stop the olive oil her dandruff comes right back and her skin gets dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostr_Mom Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Have you tried Emu Oil by In Pet's Choice? I found it at Chowhound. It is a spray on conditioner. My boy has a sensitive tummy, so I don't use oils in his food. I have also used it on a very flaky black foster houndie. After about 2 weeks his skin was great and his coat gleamed. Quote <p>Mom to Kyle (Diehard Kyle) & Angel Gracie (KB's Sankey) Foster Mom for AFG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest joviemom Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Oh I havent tried that! I will have to check that out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JustGreyt05 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Allerderm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 We had great success with a product recommended here called Hair of the Dog. It made a huge improvement in Bee Wiseman's dry skin. http://www.docsblend.com/ Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessa Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 coconut oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RMarie Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I second the coconut oil suggestion. You don't even have to feed it (you can, in VERY small amounts because it will cause), just rub some into the dry spots. I prefer the unrefined, cold-pressed kind because it smells good (seems like the refined stuff doesn't smell at all). It's safe should she lick it off and she'll walk around smelling like a coconut. We were using it on James' ears and armpits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest joviemom Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 These are all great suggestions! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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