pit bull itchy dry skin-need idea that actually work

[K9karen]

I add a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to Logan's food. She also takes a multvitamin. She always smells great and her hair is smooth and silky. I brush her every other day. She had white flaky dandruff the day I brought her home.

[polarpooch]

Thanks. I have some olive oil in the kitchen. which is better, fish or olive oil?

[clara4457]

I think fish oil is a bit better than olive oil, but either will work. One thing that is great is that unlike medications - these items can only help and won't do any harm. Also, do yourself a favor and buy the fish oil capsules at the health food store and not the pet store. It amazes me how much more they charge for the same item when they put "canine" on the label.

Also food is a big issue - look for foods that contain Omega 3 fatty acids. Two of my favorites are Innova and Eagle Pack Holistic Fish and Anchovy variety.

[pomtzu]

The fish oil really does work wonders!

[polarpooch]

OK, I got some fish oil caps and a bag of Eagle Pak Omega 3 food. A lady shopping at the petstore told me it helped her pittie's skin issues. THANKS for this idea. I hope it helps my pup.

[Spicy_Bulldog]

I'm a pit owner, I've had many Pits but never this problem, it really isn't breed specific. It does sound like it is due to cold/dry weather. I would make sure he is getting enough omega fatty acids and supplement with grizzlys salmon oil to help with that. This will help his skin be healthy, not dry and flaky and take away the horrible itch. You can also set up some humidifiers for inside. We have very dry weather here also, it is bad on all of us so we started doing this and it helps us a lot so I imagine it makes the dogs feel better too.

[polarpooch]

Well, one thing's for sure--my dogs loooove that Eagle Pak food I got (the Holistic Omega 3 stuff), and they are craaaazy about the fish oil I'm putting in the food, too. I'm also giving this to my husky--since it seems like a win-win for all dogs. Haven't noticed anything so far (only been 4 feedings), although it sort of seems like my pittie's coat is a little softer. Might be my imagination and wishful thinking Crossing my fingers this will help control the problem. Thanks for the Omega 3 fish oil suggestion. Sort of surprised that my vet never mentioned this before.