I have a one yr old Japanese spitz - for those unfamiliar, it is a pure white, double coated breed, resembles a mini-samoyed. He has recently developed a symmetrical discolouration on both his front 'elbows' - and when I inspected it more carefully, there was flakey skin there. When I scratched it a little, the area became quite 'dandruffy' and more skin came loose.
I do have wooden floors so it may not enough elbow padding, so to speak. He eats a virtually raw diet, and the problem is more of a chronic thing, not really causing discomfort, so I don't think it's an allergy. And it's not really severe enough to take him to the vet.
But has anyone else had this problem? Any ideas on remedial therapies before I have to resort to a vet?
Preventing flakey, dandruff elbows on my dog.?
My dog has the same thing. It's a callous from the hard floors. I have 3 dog beds all around the house for him, so that he always has something soft to lie on. He still lies on the floor though - sometimes right beside the bed! You could moisturise the elbows with oil.
Reply:Try rubbing a little olive oil into the skin.
Reply:If you do not want to take the dog to the Vet. Get on-line to Dr. Foster and Smith.com. They have something called Herbal Skin %26amp; Coat Rub. It is all natural non drug mixture. For pets with allergies, grass itch,dry skin and other skin discomforts. The cost $9.99.
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Good Luck
Reply:you can take him to the vet, it sounds like he might have a skin allergy. you can rub non-scented lotion with aloe on his elbows too, jus make sure he doesn't try to eat it. The doc might not even perscribe something, he might jus give you a home remedy, or he might tell you to give him a drug you already have at the house.
Reply:I DILUTE SKIN SO SOFT OIL (AVON) WITH WATER AND RUB MY DOG WITH IT ESPECIALLY IN THE WINTER WEATHER. IT'S FOR SENSITIVE SKIN AND MY VET TOLD ME IT'S OK TO USE. WORKS WELL, SMELLS GREAT
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