How to treat my dog's oily, dry, scaly skin, hair loss, and bad odor?

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My dog is oil fur dry skin with scalely patches lose of fur and smells few days after days. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 35 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Poor Jinx! She could be suffering for allergies, a bacterial infection, or even a yeast infection. You can try bathing her 2-3 times per week in an anti-seborrheic shampoo like dermabenss. See first link below. I would also start her on an omega 3 fatty acid to help moisturize the skin from the inside out. See second link below. If she is itchy, you can try benadryl twice a day. See third link below for dosing. If she isn't improving, I would have your vet take a look at her. Your vet will be able to see if she has any bacterial or yeast infections and whether she needs any oral medications. Your vet will also be able to prescribe her stronger allergy medicine if needed. I hope this helps! https://www.chewy.com/dermabenss-shampoo-dogs-cats-horses/dp/112480?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=hg&utm_content=DermaBenSs&utm_term=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI84Ct95Se2AIV3rjACh07SQAvEAQYASABEgIVZPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/dog/vetri-science-laboratories-omega-3-6-9-dog-and-cat-gel-caps https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/benadryl

How to treat my dog's oily, dry, scaly skin, hair loss, and bad odor?

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