- 1). Brush your dog at least once a week to distribute oils evenly throughout his skin and to remove dead skin cells. Use a soft-bristle brush that will feel good against your dog's skin. If grooming sessions are painful, your pet won't look forward to being brushed.
- 2). Give your dog a bath once a month in the winter months and twice a month in the summer to cleanse the skin and remove dead skin. Massage baby shampoo into your dog's fur and skin until he is clean. Make sure to rinse the shampoo out of his coat completely with warm water before towel drying him.
- 3). Purchase a dandruff relief shampoo that has been specifically designed for dogs if the baby shampoo doesn't help eliminate the dry skin. These products contain sulfur or salicylic acid--two ingredients that are effective in eliminating dandruff and healing dry skin. Lather the shampoo into her fur and let it sit for five minutes before rinsing it out completely.
- 4). Rub moisturizing lotion into your dog's skin to alleviate dry skin and eliminate dandruff. Hand lotion is safe to use on dogs, or you can opt for a moisturizing oil spray sold in pet stores.
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