Does your dog have itchy skin?

Many dogs experience dry itchy skin, and if yours is one you know that it drives both of you nuts. I know that my dog, “Daisy,” does have some dry skin issues! The first thing you should rule out is fleas. Flea combs and flea drops such as advantage are available at your local pet supply store. If no fleas are found, or if you have treated for fleas and your dog is still itching I’ve found that the best way to alleviate the problem is to: Splash approximately 2 Tablespoons of either vegetable oil or canola oil in your dog’s food. The additional fat will give your dog’s coat a soft, shiny look and will help to alleviate the dry skin and itching. Another option you can try is an over-the-counter product available at most pet stores called, “Lipiderm,” which works in the same fashion, but costs a little bit more. A suggestion you might try: made by one of my newsletter subscribers writes, “Best thing for itchy skin is lemons. Slice a couple of lemons in a liter of water and boil it. Let it cool down for a day then you can spray it on your dogs coat. It works wonders and is cheap.

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