Canine shedding may be improved by diet and the addition of essential omega-3 fatty acids. Extra virgin olive oil is one source of fatty acids and a teaspoon can be added to your dogs meals. Bathing with organic oatmeal shampoo and a good grooming to remove the undercoat will also help. If you live in a colder climate adding humidity or buying a humidifier will also help to moisturize the air in your home which will benefit your dog. Commercially available natural dog skin & hair coat products such as Dermalustre are worth consideration as is a good natural vitamin supplement with selenium and zinc.
Dr Carol Osborne, DVM

Answered by Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM on December 7, 2010 at 11:15am - report abuse

Organic oatmeal shampoo(colloidal) and rubbing the skin with mineral oil may help.Daily brushing and grooming is important,but dont bathe more than twice in a month,or else you will only worsen the problem.Consult a veterinarian.

Answered by Madaline Lane on December 9, 2010 at 1:38pm - report abuse

Weekly organic oatmeal baths are one of the easiest and most cost effective measures a pet owner can do to reduce pet itching and allergies. Bathing dogs 1-2 times a month because of a various fears such as "drying out their skin" is a wives tale and not true at all. If it were true then for example, normal humans bathing 1-2 times a day would be affected adversely.
Dr Carol Osborne, DVM

Answered by Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM on December 14, 2010 at 12:02pm - report abuse