My puppy has dry, itchy skin and nothing works. What can I do?

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How to treat dry skin in puppies? No matter what I do, it doesn't seem to help. I have a 4 months old chihuahua (short coat). He is being bathed once per month with special puppy shampoo. He is brushed daily to make sure the natural skin oils reach everywhere. He is drinking a lot of water and I add some to his food too. Nothing seems to help and he is itching, especially his head (around both ears).

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Try switching the diet to a food like Royal Canin or Nutro. Both of these foods contain additional supplements for coat health and many pets respond nicely to the diet after about a month. You can also supplement with an omega-3 fatty acid for dogs. Continue your current treatment as it will help as well. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My puppy has dry, itchy skin and nothing works. What can I do?

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