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lab/golden skin problem

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Question
My one year old lab has terrible dry skin on his back and side of leg.  he's constantly scratching or biting.  when i comb him loads of flaky skin come to surface.  Is there anything I can try? I have 2 they are both inside most of the time, I've tried over the counter benzines? and hydrocortisone.  Thanks for any suggestions.


Answer
I follow a regimen of feeding a decent chow and little else, frequent brushing with a soft bristled brush, and seldom if ever bathing the dog.  My dogs don't have skin or odor problems.  Same with many other people I know.  If the above leaves your dogs with problems, likely the vet will have to solve them.