Can human fish oil help my dog's itchy skin? What's the right dose?

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I am looking to give my dog natural treatment for scratching (no fleas present). I am going to bath her weekly with natural shampoo and add coconut oil to her diet but I've been told fish oil can also help with skin. Can Igive human fish oil to her and if so what dosage? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 11 years and 11 months old | 35 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

To be honest the efficacy of these remedies depends on the underlying cause of it. Fleas (ruled out), allergies and bacterial or mite infestations are among the most common causes of it. Unfortunately these are all treatable through medications (not natural but synthetic molecules). A good supplement with essential fatty acids is Coatex, fish oil is good as well but needs to be dosed quite accurately.

Can human fish oil help my dog's itchy skin? What's the right dose?

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