Dandruff is one of the problems that dog owners sometimes face. And it's not a fact that this is just an aesthetic problem.
The dog had dandruff
If in the wool of your pet there appeared in large quantities clearly visible white scales, do not let this problem go by themselves. The reasons that caused dandruff in dogs can be very different and, at times, very serious.
First of all, one of the simplest and trivial reasons why a dog has dandruff is dryness of the skin, often appearing in pets during the heating season. In this case, you can recommend a kind of massage, in the form of combing non-rigid brush. This procedure will promote the flow of blood and nutrients to the upper layers of the skin, which in turn will contribute to the disappearance of dandruff.
Another easy-to-remove cause, why a dog may have dandruff, you can consider the transferred stress. Once the animal's state is normal, the normal state of the skin will recover.
To more serious problems, which may cause dandruff in a dog, include the following: an inadequately balanced diet, an allergic reaction to a food product (in some cases, drugs), the presence of parasites (in particular, a hair mite). Dandruff can also be a harbinger of hormonal failures in the dog's body or such serious diseases as diabetes , dermatitis, eczema.
How to save the dog from dandruff?
Do not attempt to determine the cause of dandruff yourself, but be sure to contact your veterinarian. After a timely and correctly diagnosed diagnosis - the key to the successful treatment of your pet. For sufficiently serious reasons, only a doctor can prescribe the necessary course of treatment. And in case of not so global problems, the same doctor will give useful recommendations on the use of special shampoos or will prescribe a course of multivitamins.