Use wheat germ oil as a dietary supplement for pets. Wheat germ oil promotes a lustrous coat and healthy skin. Pet owners can mix a few drops with the pet food or grain. Studies have shown dry skin and dandruff are greatly reduced in pets including livestock. One brand, Tutta Bella, offers an organic toxin-free first aid ointment called Animali Belli. It touts a multitude of benefits, including relief for dry, cracked skin, eczema, and psoriasis.