Dog dandruff is a pressing problem that most dog owners face. All dogs get dandruff it is, however more hidden the longer hair breads and more clearly visible in the short-coated breeds like Boxers.
[ad#left-250]For dogs dandruff is uncomfortable, itchy and will cause flakes to fall into the dog’s eyes and although in itself it is not a particular health problem more a question as to how your dog feels and looks when dog dandruff is present it is often an indication of low health and vitamin deficiency.
There are simple remedies you can take to restore vitamin and mineral deficiency. One way is to increase the production of natural oils on the dog’s skin by added salmon oil and or olive oil to the dogs food. These products are relatively cheap and given on a regular basis should help prevent constant outbreaks of dog dandruff.
If your dog presents with dog dandruff the first thing to do is wash it away as you would the human form. If there is a large amount of dandruff present then it is suggested you bath the dog twice a week until the problem clears up. Use a specially formulated dog shampoo with moisturisers to avoid drying the dog’s skin. It is best to bathe your dog in cooler water as this will soothe the ravaged skin.
The next step is to get into the habit of brushing your dogs hair especially if it is a long haired breed. Daily brushing will add viguor and stimulate the skin. Once the routine is established and the dog realizes it is doing him good he really will look forward to his daily brush.
Finally take a look at what you are feeding your pet. Is it getting enough fatty acids, this can often be a factor; while there is no real need to visit your veterinarian if the problem has just presented itself if it does not clear up or returns continuously then you should speak to your veterinarian and discuss with her the possibility of adding dietary supplements to your dogs meals. This is something you could discuss at your pets annual check-up
While dog dandruff is of itself not serious it can indicate that the onset of serious health problems such as skin infections, allergies or an invasion of nasty parasites. Keep a close watch on the dog while it has dandruff and if you think it is developing into something more serious, or is not clearing up quickly enough then it is time to contact your veterinarian for more professional advice.
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