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My dog's skin is dry and flaky after shedding. How can I help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 6 years and 11 months old | 60 lbs

My lab has really dry skin after shedding her coat

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 20th, 2019

It could be Cokey has dandruff. I'd try giving her a bath with a moisturizing shampoo for dogs. You can also add some fish oil to her diet. She can have 1,000 mg fish oil containing 300 mg of EPA/DHA combined. I hope this helps!

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