My Shih Tzu has dry skin, dandruff, allergies. What remedies help?

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Hi. My Shih Tzu has dry skin, dandruff, and allergies. My sister suggested that I add olive or coconut oil to his water. Will that really help and if so, how much and how often? Secondly, is there a dry skin lotion on the market for dogs with dry skin that will help with his scratching? Coach is a full breed Shih Tzu and I am aware that makes him an easy target for these symptoms. Please help me to help him. What's a mother to do? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 4 years and 2 months old | 16 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

I don’t advise to give coconut oil or olive oil but an omega-3 fatty acid supplement for dogs is excellent. You add this to the food. You may even look for a breed-specific diet for Coach as it will contain additional supplements to support a healthy hair coat. They don’t make lotions for dogs but they do make dogs specific shampoo and conditioners that are balanced for pets skin pH. Oatmeal type conditioners and shampoos tend to be the most moisturizing and can be done once a week. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional quote

My Shih Tzu has dry skin, dandruff, allergies. What remedies help?

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