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What natural oils & products can help my dog's dry, itchy skin?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 11 months old | 7 lbs

My dog also has naturally dry skin. We to a vet and they said she lacks fish oils in her skin. Which was helpful because giving her food with fish stops her from scratching. But, after of eating the same food for a couple of months she becomes bored of it. So, I switch to beef, chicken, etc. Then her scratching resumes. Are there any natural oils that can help her skin and also shampoos or other products. I also want to know of any products that won't disturb her skin if she gets fleas or ticks.

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Answered By Dr. Paula Simons

Veterinarian

Published on May 12th, 2017

You can give fish oils as a supplement in any food you decide to feed. Fish oils can be purchased from your local pet store and they often come in liquid or capsule forms. Offer the oil in her food daily to improve her coat quality. There are oatmeal based shampoos that help alleviate itching, but if her skin is dry I wouldn't recommend bathing her too often. As far as fleas and ticks, you will want to prevent these guys from biting Bella. You can purchase preventative medication from your local pet store or your veterinarian.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on July 8th, 2017

    An essential fatty acid supplement, typically a fish oil, can be given to promote healthy skin and coat. Your veterinarian may carry DermCaps or EicosaCaps which are excellent products. Other causes, such as fleas, mites, skin infection (bacterial or fungal) and allergies or food sensitivities should be ruled out.

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