Cause and Treatment of Dandruff in Dogs

Unlike human dandruff, in most cases, dog dandruff indicates serious disturbances in the work of the pet's body, and can also lead to disastrous consequences. If your pet is dear to you, then when such symptoms appear, you need to take a number of measures, which we will discuss in our article.

Causes of dandruff in dogs

A large amount of dandruff in a dog is a signal of disorders in the body. Dandruff can be caused by the following:

• During the warmer months, the dog may suffer from skin regeneration, this is associated with a change in temperature. The problem is solved by regular brushing with a soft brush and constant nutrition of the dog's skin.
• Improper / unbalanced nutrition of your dog can cause dandruff. This could signal a pet's allergy. In this case, it is necessary to change the diet.
• Hair mites and other parasites can cause a similar reaction in the body. Dealing with this is much more difficult. They cause severe scabies by damaging the skin and coat.
• Dandruff is a symptom of diseases that such as: diabetes mellitus, eczema, hormonal disorder or dermatitis.

Also look out for other symptoms that may accompany dandruff.

• Hair loss + dandruff. If you notice dandruff in your furry friend accompanied by baldness, this can signal severe stress in the dog, sun dermatitis, and more. In order to avoid complete baldness and undesirable consequences - immediately contact the veterinarian.
• Skin sores + dandruff. Such symptoms are characteristic of dogs that often come into contact with stray animals or lead a sedentary lifestyle, and pets that live in cities can also suffer from this.

Treating dandruff in dogs

As mentioned earlier, dandruff is a symptom of a disease, so the disease must be treated. In veterinary clinics the doctor will be able to advise and prescribe the necessary medicines (the choice of treatment depends on the "causative agent" of dandruff).

If you experience dandruff on your back, taking care is the ideal treatment. Wash your dog with a special shampoo, then comb thoroughly with a soft brush.

Any disease is better prevented than cured. To prevent dandruff formation the animal needs:

• follow the correct diet;
• regular feeding;
• examination of a pet in a veterinary clinic;
• restrict the dog from stress.