Why does my dog have dandruff?
Have you noticed the white flakes on your dog's back? Yes, dogs also have dandruff. Unlike humans, most of the dog’s dandruff occurs on the dog’s back, not on his face. Dandruff is very common in dogs. Only by finding the source of dandruff can you accurately assess the dog's health. The following article will introduce you to several common reasons.
1. Dry skin
In the dry environment in winter, the dog's sebum secretion is too small, and the dog will be troubled by dry skin. You can appropriately increase the air humidity for the dog to reduce the production of dandruff.
2. Parasites
Fleas and mites on the skin of dogs are also common causes of dandruff on the skin. You'd better give your dog insecticide treatment.
3. Skin allergies
If your dog has a skin allergy recently, it will cause irritation and inflammation of the dog's skin, increase skin renewal, and mean more dandruff on the skin.
4. Sebaceous glands
This is a disease in which the oil or sebaceous glands of the skin are destroyed. This disease is caused by inflammation of the immune system destroying these sebaceous glands.
In order for dogs to avoid dandruff, daily maintenance is particularly important. You need to groom your dog's hair regularly and feed him omega-3 fatty acids. Use an air humidifier in winter. When taking a bath, give your dog a less irritating shampoo. Finally, it is necessary to ensure that the dog's nutrition is balanced.