Dog has dandruff need help what to use ?

Answer 1

The person before me had the general idea, washing your pup too much could cause dander but i certainly do not agree with washing a dog just once a year. This is what you can do. While occasionally dog dandruff and cat dandruff can
indicate a serious health problem, like allergies, parasites,
or skin infections, more often it occurs when skin cells
naturally proliferate -- They form, die and then flake off --
at an accelerated rate.

Since pet dandruff is a sign of
flaky skin, giving your pet regular baths will help wash the
flakes away before they accumulate. Bathing your pet once
a month in winter and twice a month in summer may clear
up the problem for good."

* To bathe your pet, use warm water, Not hot water.

* Use a mild shampoo and massage it well into your pet's skin.

* Then rinse thoroughly and dry your pet well.

* Don't use medicated shampoos made for humans because
they can be harmful for pets.

* Check the label carefully! Products that may be safe for dogs,
may not necessarily be safe for cats.

* To prevent making dandruff worse, avoid using shampoos
that include an insecticide.

* Most flea shampoos are very drying to the skin, thus
creating more dandruff problems.


Regular brushing and grooming your pet will help distribute natural

oils evenly over dry skin, which will help keep dandruff down.

Choose a brush that's not too harsh. You can tell by rubbing

the brush against the back of your hand to see if it will hurt. Something you
would use on your own head will be excellent for your pet.

Hope that was of some help to you. Also check your local walmart(if you have one) or Petco or Petsmart for dandruff shampoo for dogs.

Answer 2

dandruff is caused by many things. #1 reason is if you bathe the dog more than recommended for the breed. My doberman was only supposed to be bathed yearly. Food made to keep the coat shiny and the skin healthy will help. Washing the dog is only a temp fix and may aggravate the problem. good luck!

Answer 3

my dog has the same problem. go to the pet store and find a hyperallergetic shampoo. this seemed to help with my dogs dandruff.