Can I use coconut, olive, or vitamin E oil for my dog's dry skin?

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Can i use vitamin E or coconut or olive oil for my lab dry skin???? If yes then Orally or massage on the skin??? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 14 days old | 80 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. The problem with using oils on the coat is the residual greasiness. If you want to use something, use a leave-in conditioner made for dogs, either post bathing, or one of the mousse rub in ones. The best way to get oils into the coat is to feed Arjun omega 3 fatty acids, so a good fish oil supplement daily. I would administer 1 000-1200 mg capsule twice daily & in a couple of weeks, his coat should start looking a little better. The longer you give it, the better it will work. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Can I use coconut, olive, or vitamin E oil for my dog's dry skin?

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