How do i treat dry itchy skin on a pitbull?
You’re bathing him way too much! Once a month is plenty or else they get too dry. Stay away from any harsh or “medicated” shampoo- oatmeal shampoo is good for dry skin. If he gets that stinky I’m guessing his diet is not agreeing with him. Pits tend to be very sensitive to the fillers & preservatives used in lower quality foods & it shows up as dry itchy skin. If you’re buying his food at the grocery store it’s low quality. He should do much better with an all natural, high quality food. I found this site very helpful to make intelligent choices: www.dogfoodanalysis.com. Invest in the best you can afford to regularly buy. Quality food is the best investment you can make in your dog. Feed a combination of canned & dry foods. Any diet changes should be done very slowly by adding a little more of the new food each day. A fish oil supplement does wonders for dry skin. Also, a dab of plain or vanilla yogurt with each meal aids digestion & is also good for the skin.
