If your dog's skin symptoms consist of just mild flaking or itching, then the home treatment described above to
cure dog dry skin is appropriate.If the
condition is worsening over time, or if you see symptoms such as redness, hair loss (alopecia), or if there are oozing lesions, these are signals that it is time to visit a veterinarian who can prescribe medications that can reduce skin inflammation (steroids), treat dog skin infection (
antibiotics), or to help with itch.