Sadie has itchy flaky skin after her bathes...

[shell8]

should I change shampoos? I'm using oatmeal shampoo for dogs

[Moo]

What breed, and how old? Was it always that way, or is it new?

[EmmaGirl]

Originally Posted by Moo

What breed, and how old? Was it always that way, or is it new?

Yep, a little more info would be helpful. Also, what is the diet that you're feeding?

[SalemWitchChild]

Also what brand of shampoo is it?

[shell8]

ok Sadie Lynn is a german shepherd/terrier and she is 6 yr old, she be 7 in December. Last time she has a reaction was in summer of 2007. I use hartz oatmeal.

[alimel]

Does this happen only after her bath?

[SalemWitchChild]

Originally Posted by shell8

ok Sadie Lynn is a german shepherd/terrier and she is 6 yr old, she be 7 in December. Last time she has a reaction was in summer of 2007. I use hartz oatmeal.

No wonder. Hartz is a very bad shampoo. You might as well be using laundry detergent.

Go to a pet store and ask for a detergent and soap free shampoo. With hartz your basically stripping all oils from her skin.

[shell8]

yes it happens after her bath
I'm on my way to petco now.

[Moo]

Earthbath is available at most large chain stores, and is quite mild.

[Dobified]

How much to you bath her ? It is very possible you are bathing too often. You should also loking into a skin supplement such as Flax oil capsules, salmon oil or fish oil ( not cod liver ) to help with her skin problems.

A dog does not need to bathed once a week unless they get dirty or muddy. Once a month is usually enough or you dry out the skin.