What can i do for my dog to help his coat/skin? Food besides dog food and a cheaper shampoo or conditioner?

I have a 1 yr old blueheeler/ lab mix and his coat has become rough and he has been scratching a lot. I have another dog who doesn't scratch and has a healthy coat, so its not fleas or anyhting like that. i took him to the vet and she said she doesn't know, but subscribed a medicated shampoo and a spray on conditioner, plus told me to give him benadryll and fish oil/ vit e pills. it has done wonders, now im almost out and want to keep it soft. What can i feed him and is there a cheaper shampoo/ conditioner i can get him?





i appreciate your help!!What can i do for my dog to help his coat/skin? Food besides dog food and a cheaper shampoo or conditioner?
What shampoo was it? The majority of shampoos the vet sells can be bought retail %26amp; usually for much cheaper. There also might be similar shampoo that isn't needed at a lower strength. I don't suggest using conditioner any longer. It can change the dog normal ph level of their skin %26amp; coat, cause pimples %26amp; end up drying out the coat. Email me if you %26amp; I can probably give you alternative shampoo or a site to buy it from.What can i do for my dog to help his coat/skin? Food besides dog food and a cheaper shampoo or conditioner?
Old Roy for Skin and Coat is a great dog food . It is inexpensive and produces great results. Scrambled eggs are also good. You can use baby shampoo, conditioner for dry hair. You can try children's liquid benadryl for the itching. There are many ways to help with the itching.
Once a day scramble him 2-3 eggs. Most dogs love eggs and its super good for their coat. The protein is also good for them in general. I hope that helps!
Wheat germ oil for horses. You can use this on his skin or apply small amounts to food. It will take care of the dry skin and keep the coat shiney. It a show trick for the show ring!
you can put a raw egg on his dry food. to help with the itching mix cornstarch and baking soda 50/50. the cornstarch soothes the skin and the soda helps with smell in between baths
here's some good advice on this:


http://www.akatoo.com/question.html?question_id=2082380


http://www.akatoo.com/question.html?question_id=3130819
they also make vitamins for dogs that are for healthy skin and coat. you can probably get these at a local pet co!
Take your dog to someone who can find out if your dog has allergies. Some breeds of dogs are prone to different allergies so look up online and see.
omega 3 oil capsules
Thats so cool?
First of all, fish oil/vit E pills are about the best thing you can feed him. You can try getting the same omega fatty acids by feeding things like sardines...but you're going to have to feed a LOT of them to have the same effect as the capsules. You can also try buying fish oil capsules from the drug store, health food store, etc...but you'll probably end up paying about the same amount as you would buying them from the vet. Keep in mind that cheap supplements are often cheap for a reason...they often aren't as effective or as safe as the more expensive supplements.





You can try buying an aloe and oatmeal shampoo and conditioner from the pet store. But again, it might not be as effective as the products you get from the vet.

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