Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Forum:
swissy skin

Is anyone with a Swissy having skin problems? My adult dog has horrible seborrhea, which is an increase in the turnover of dead cells. He has dandruff like youve never seen. He is on good dog food, and takes fish oil capsules, but its not working. Are allergies a problem in this breed?

You might try bathing your dog with Head N Shoulders and then follow it with a dog coat conditioner.You could also add an occaisional raw egg and a dog vitamin...such as a Fosters and Smith Vitatab to your dogs food.

Swissys are double coated and have what is called a rolling coat...meaning they pretty much shed all the time....but it is heavier in the spring and fall...and the type of blowing youre seeing is common at this time of the year.

If your dog is chewing on its coat and you are seeing hot spots...you should go see the Vet.

Hope that helps

You might think I am nuts, but get away from the dogfood with lamb. It tends to dry out a Swissy's skin.