If my dog has dry skin should i comb him all the time?

i have a short hair rat terier with dry flaky skin

can i comb it out or what should i do

If my dog has dry skin should i comb him all the time?

Yes you can brush it gently as to not rip any scabs off, and you can give hin a bath in aloe shampoo for dogs (walmart has it under $5). My dog has an allergy to fleas but does not have fleas on him. You should have your dog diagnosed from the vet to find out why he has dry skin because it is not NORMAL. I just went and checked it is aloe and oatmeal shampoo.

If my dog has dry skin should i comb him all the time?

Consult your vet. I would say not to because you might hit the skin on accident.

If my dog has dry skin should i comb him all the time?

give him a bath in some weird moisturizing soap

If my dog has dry skin should i comb him all the time?

Try to oint Calendula baby oil in the dry skin. It's very gentle since it is for babies and can be use in dogs.

If my dog has dry skin should i comb him all the time?

You can still comb it and all but i would buy special moisturizing shampoo for it from the vet.

If my dog has dry skin should i comb him all the time?

comb him once every 20 seconds. It works!