Hey David, I live in a pretty dry climate too, and have found that "over bathing" was the biggest contributor to dry skin and the "Itchies". I dropped to bathing Katie once a month(or less if I forget) and she barely scratches at all now. I have also noticed that she dosn't "smell" as much when she's bathed LESS! ( It may just be my nose, I don't know.) Maybe over washing stimulates the scent glands more..? Anyone else notice stuff like this? Amy & Katie "Here's Dookin' at you Kit!" [Moderator's note: This has come up a couple of times on the FML, and, yes, [Posted in FML issue 1500]