Health & WellbeingHello. My dog Nala has some dry itchy skin I think down at the end of her back, beginning of her tail where she use to, I believe, have mites a while back. I have a moisturizer cream that’s for rough dry skin called Ammonium Lactate 12% Cream. It was
I would not put any human prescribed medications on Nala as there may be ingredients or chemicals in them that are harmful to her. If she has dry skin, a soothing aloe or oatmeal shampoo can help with dry skin, as well as supplementing with vitamin E or fish oils to help improve the coat. If you suspect mites or parasites, treating those and getting them under control can help as well. You can also place an Elizabethan (cone) collar or T-shirt on Nala to keep her from licking and scratching to reduce irritation as well.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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