Kazza777 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Can anyone offer any advice on what to do / give a greyhound that has flakey skin, looks for all the world like she has dandruff. She had it when i got her from Musswellbrook pound, she has been in for a professional wash, but its still there. I have been putting fish old capsules in her dinner, but is there something else i can do. Its not red or sore or anything, just has that dandruff appearance. Any advice welcome. Kazza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 (edited) What are you feeding? It could be due to the food she has previously received so it might just take a bit of time to settle down. Sardines ... or maybe something like Omega 3/6 supplements (normally sold as a pump pack of liquid added to food) might help. Edited June 4, 2011 by Tilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Our grey was like that when we got her too. Change of diet and regular grooming and it is nearly gone and she has been with us for 5 weeks (plus a few weeks in foster care). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 my current foster girl had a bit of flakey dandruff when she came here, but it has cleared up all on its own, usually a good diet helps, or sometimes I give them some sardines as well. Havent tried fish oil capsules but the sardines seem to work and the Woolies home brand ones are really cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Put them on a premium dry and raw meaty bones. You can add an omega 3/6/9 oil such as Performa3. Mackeral in tins is also an oily fish that will help. Buy a soft rubber curry comb and go over the dog for a couple of minutes a day, you can also use your hands to strip out any old coat and this will also promote healthy skin and coat. You will probably notice in a few weeks, that the dog will get a sort of scummy film on the skin and coat, the big flakes will have gone. It sometimes looks a bit grey and oily, this is the start of things heading in the right direction and the oils coming through. Give the dog a bath in a quality shampoo. Once the skin gets to that point, it generally balances out and there should be minimal bathing required after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazza777 Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 Thanks everyone for all your advice. Looks like a slight change of diet and some fish is on the cards. I give her a rub all over daily (which she loves) and this seems to settle it a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Stress will make skin flake. Give her a bath in decent shampoo, rinse thoroughly and make sure you feed a balanced diet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajacadoo Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Just one other thought... Does your girl have a coat on all day and night ??? The reason I ask, is because my 4 Basenjis, wear their coats all through winter, (day and night, and sometimes 2 coats each), and depending on the Tassie weather, sometimes other times too ;) ... I was getting heaps of dandruff on all of them... Finally after much trial and error, coats are off much more, and the dandruff is gone ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) Any dog we pulled from the pound always had dry skin with some dandruff and mild itching, some Aloveen which is suited to this condition and Omegas in the diet usually has them come good! A good balanced diet of course Edited June 8, 2011 by MEH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyesblue Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 It should clear up with a good diet and maybe some sardines on her food. I find it really common in my foster greys especially ones from the pound. Who knows what she was or wasnt feed before you rescued her!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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