breay 0 Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 just had alitter of pups 7 weeks old and they have justed started with dry skin above the tail. the only way to discribe is its like cradle cap can any one help Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,173 Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 (edited) Yes, I've seen that a couple of times: they reckon it is similar to cradle cap or what they call 'infant' excema. It usually disappears over a few weeks. Just make sure the dam is getting an adequate diet. there are one or two nasty diseases that have dry skin as a side effect, but don't get worried unless the pups are not well: it's very unlikely to be anything other than dry skin. Some people reckon it might be something to do with the bitch not cleaning the birthing fluids off the pups well enough, but I don't really know. Edited June 13, 2007 by skycat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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