My staffie has itchy,flaky skin.i bathed him sunday could it be i didnt get it all out or somethin out?help?

It could be. Rinse him off good again and when he's dry, brush his coat thoroughly. This will stimulate his oil glands so that his skin wont be dry.

My staffie has itchy,flaky skin.i bathed him sunday could it be i didnt get it all out or somethin out?help?
possible,,, and what brand of soap was used, could also be a reaction to that..


maybe try a non-soap bath... just rinse well, and let him dry, then wait for all the natural oils to come back..
Reply:I would rinse him again in case you didn't manage to get it all out, if that doesn't work, take him to the vet, it could be an allergic reaction to the shampoo that was used.
Reply:if it hasn't happened before and just happened since the bath than yes.....i would give him a water bath (no soap) to make sure that there isn't something still left on his skin....
Reply:It very well could be dry skin, or it might be a bit of shampoo left over (which happens to use humans too!)





You might consider rinsing him down to see if any suds come up, and if that doesn't help then it may just be dry skin. That can be fixed by bathing him not as often (and when you do bathe him, use a moisturizing shampoo like oatmeal shampoo), or even by changing his food.





If its really bad (as in he is scratching until he bleeds) you can consult your vet for a topical anti-biotic, as well as something to calm the scratching.
Reply:He will be fine, this has happened to mine sometimes after a bath. Dont worry about it, it will get back to normal soon but use a puppy shampoo on him next time as it probably is the shampoo. You really dont need to bath staffs that oftern anyway as they tend not to be smelly dogs anyway, I always think the have just a smell of leather and after a grooming with a soft brush it goes away.
Reply:Try washing him again and rinsing him really really well, and check its all out. If its not better after this maybe you could go to the vets. im not sure if Dogs can get it but maybe he has dandruff? you might be a ble to get a special shampoo for him. If no tmake sure you only use gentle products so they will no tirritate his skin.


Good luck!
Reply:I have a staffy and I find that he is prone to the same condition in the hotter weather also if a harsh shampoo is used on his skin


If this condition has only just come on since u washed him I would make sure the shampoo is a gentle one he may have very sensitive skin, and make sure its washed out thoroughly
Reply:That is always possible. One tip after you rinse, rinse, rinse with clear water is to do a final rinse with a vinegar solution. Mix a cup of white vinegar with a bucket of water and pour or sponge on, making sure to get the dogs belly and under legs. Preferably do this outside and let the dog shake off and air dry. (don't rinse off the vinegar) It will remove soap residue and restore the dogs skin pH level, remove smells and leave them shiney.





If this doesn't stop the scratching overnight then a trip to the vet may be in order. There could be an underlying medical cause, a food allergy etc. Your vet may want to prescribe a medication to prevent a secondary infection if the dog has broken the skin.





Over bathing can also cause dry skin.
Reply:I would advise going to the vet. Dog skin problems rarely get better on their own and while you are treating for soap residue your dog could be suffering from something more serious. Mange for example could cause these symptoms.
Reply:I would echo those who say get him checked out by a vet.





Skin conditions, even those that are mild can be caused by a wide variety of things, from parasites to allergies and a variety of others. Regardless of the problem, most of the 'treatments' and shampoos available in supermarkets and pet shops rarely if ever actually help and only delay you getting the proper advice and treatment. Skin problems are a lot easier to deal with if picked up early. Far too often I see dogs that have been scratching for weeks and even months and often have secondary problems on top of what was causing the itchiness in the first place.





There are a variety of different treatments, topical and systemic that can help, many only treat the symptoms and not the root cause so often the vet will want to do diagnostic tests to get to the bottom of the problem. Its very easy to get frustrated with these conditions as they can be time consuming and expensive to sort out, but the sooner you start the better chance you have of fixing it quickly. Animals react differently so the correct course of action for one may not be the same as another, so I wouldn't like to advise any specific route of testing or treatment in particular without having examined the animal myself.





In short, go to a vet and get him checked out.
Reply:Try not to wash him too often as it strips his coat of natural oils, very important to rince properly. A regular brush will help restore oils. Try a teaspoon of cod liver oil added to his food, not too much as consequences could be difficult to pick up !!
Reply:your dog must be allergic to the soap that you bathed him with. You should not bath dogs anyway, this is how they start to smell. You are washing out all his natural oils from his hair!! this could be another reason he is itchy and has flaky skin.
Reply:Yes, your dog has dry skin.





You may consider giving your dog a teaspoon of olive oil or fish oil on his food every day. This will keep the coat shiny too.





If the condition persists see you vet.
Reply:Staffies are prone to mange and skin propblems please see a vet to treat this before it gets any worse.

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