both my dogs have dandruff. what can i do?

Answer 1

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.


* 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.

Run 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.

Answer 2

What you may think is dandruff can be something more serious occasionally dog dandruff can indicate a serious health problem, like allergies, parasites, or skin infections.

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.
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. 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. Run 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.

If you've tried shampoos, regular brushing and new foods
and it still looks like winter on your pet's coat, you're
probably going to need professional help, just contact your vet.

Answer 3

What are you feeding them? Their diet might need to be altered so as to not dry out their skin so much. You could try bathing them with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner (use the kinds made for dogs only!!!) made for dogs with dry skin. You can also buy products to supplement with the food to help their skin. Talk to your vet about the numerous possibilities.

Answer 4

Dry skin flakes...try vitamin E to his food (it's cheap) and it works. Do the 400 units not 1000U as it's too much.

You can do it every other day after his coat is better and you are helping his health in other ways too. OR
Try bathing and adding conditioner (no, not the people kind)
and brush often with a softer brush.
Good luck

Answer 5

only bathe them when necessary, excess baths cause dry skin. brush everyday to release their natural oils. i also give my dogs cod liver oil everyday. you can buy it at any drug store and it is inexpensive. walgreens has 16 oz for $6.99. i give one teaspoon a day. some dogs will eat it with their dog food but i have one that wont. to make it easy on me i make half a peanut butter sandwich and pour the liver oil in the middle, she eats it right up! i have bulldogs which often have skin issues, cod liver oil keeps their coats healthy and shiny. nutro also sales foods to help improve your dogs coat and skin. hope this helps. good luck!

Answer 6

Get some shampoo that is for dry and ichty skin. Hetz is good it always worked for my dogs, and im not sure what it is called but there is shampoo that has oatmeal and that works too. also, be sure to brush them everytime you give them a bath. especilly if they have long hair.

Answer 7

Bathe them with skin moisturizing shampoos and brush them regularly.

Answer 8

BATHE THEM MORE OFTEN WITH CONDITIONING SHAMPOOS, OR OATMEAL SHAMPOOS, NO PERFUMES, MAY MAKE WORSE. HAVE THEM GROOMED REGUARLY IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO BATHE THEM, ASK GROOMER TO HELP ALSO. SOMETIMES VETS WILL PROVIDE PRESCRIPTIONS FOR THAT ALSO. I COMB AND BRUSH MY 89 POUND BLACK LAB WHILE SHAMPOOING AND AFTER BATH WHILE DRYING. THAT SEEMS TO HELP ALOT. GOOD LUCK!!!