My dog's skin is dry, flaky, and itchy after mange. What can I use?

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My dog Scooby used to have Mange for a short period of time, what can i do if his skin still gets ashy, flaky and itchy? Is there a moisturizer that i can use for him? Would coconut oil work better than medicine?? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | 3 years and 10 months old | 45 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, I am sorry to hear about Scooby! If his skin is just dry with no lesions or hairloss or itching, you could consider adding a fatty acid supplement to his diet. Some are available over the counter for dogs, such as Welactin for dogs http://www.nutramaxlabs.com/dog/dog-skin-coat-health/welactin . You could also use a creme rinse and conditioner to moisturize his skin, such as epi-soothe https://us.virbac.com/product/dermatology/epi-soothe-cream-rinse

My dog's skin is dry, flaky, and itchy after mange. What can I use?

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