Dogs and Dry Skin

Have you noticed your dog excessively scratching at his skin? If so, take a closer look at the areas where he is scratching to see if there is a type of bite (i.e. fleas or ticks), if there is a rash, or if there is something going on with the skin. Dogs can be prone to dry skin. Signs may include flaky skin, visibly dry skin and irritated or red skin. Give your vet a call to schedule a checkup if you see this. Your vet will need find out if the irritation is a skin allergy of if it’s just dry skin in general. Dry skin can sometimes be caused by allergens in the air or from food allergies. In this case, treating the skin is only one step. The cause will also need to be treated including a change in dog food or possibly allergy medication depending on the severity of the allergies. Follow treatment instructions from your vet Monticello, NY. Read more here.