My Labrador Maddie

Dog dandruff is a pressing problem that most dog owners and dog care givers face on a regular basis.

For dogs dandruff is uncomfortable, itchy and will cause flakes into the dog’s eyes. Moreover it will leave its residue over all the beautiful furniture and on your clothes when you are pampering your beloved pet.

However the presence of dandruff is an indication of low health and vitamin deficiency.

There are many remedies available for dog dandruff like shampoos, coat conditioners, supplements, itch reducers and fortified dog foods. Any product that will help to retain the moisture content on the dogs coat and skin will help a lot.

Among the products approved by vets the oatmeal shampoos are popular and can be used as a basic staple food which is readily available. Oatmeal helps to retain the natural oils more as opposed to shampoos. Thus bathing the dogs more often with oatmeal shampoos will prove beneficial.

If the itching is taken care of then the dog skin will get a chance to heal by itself and it will start to replenish the natural oils naturally. Itching can be reduced by adding iodine containing medicines to the bathing water for dogs.

Another method to reduce the itching is to add human anti-dandruff shampoo to the oatmeal shampoos. Still you should provide additional oil producing agents till the dandruff is completely eliminated. Regular bathing of the dog with the above is very effective in dandruff control.

An excellent way to increase the production of natural oils on dogs skin add salmon oil to the dog food. Daily supplementation with salmon oil will improve the coat luster, and also help to reduce any breathing allergies that the dog may have. Salmon has antihistamine effect that will improve the health and texture of the skin and fur of the dog.

With the above easy and cost effective methods, dog dandruff can be controlled to a reasonable extend. It will bring peace of mind to the pet owners and a happy life to the dogs. A lot of money can be thus saved because of the less number of vet visits for the dandruff problem.

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Dandruff is just dried up, undernourished dead skin cells, which fall of in the shape of flakes from the scalp (in case of humans) or all over the body in case of pets such as dogs.

Our typical home remedy would include the following prevention tips:

1. Ensure that you dog has a balanced Fluid intake of good clean Water, preferably fresh water at every feed, and not water that has been lying around for hours or probably days together.
2. Though Local Ambient humidity would not be in our control, you could keep a watch on it to help in diagnosing if that is the only cause.
3. Ensure your Pet has a balanced diet, which includes basic Fats, and oil. Avoid feeding dry Food that lacks oil/Fat. What is seen outside is actually lacking inside.
4. Make sure you give your Precious doggy a super duper bath, with skin nourishing Dog shampoos, which contain natural ingredients. Do remember to rinse the dog thoroughly as remnants of the shampoo also can cause itching and rash. Small doses of Cooking oil/ Good Body oils brushed frequently, especially in Winter when there is lack of humidity, will work wonders and also balance the oil/fat level in the skin.
5. Lack of Hygiene: Keep the surroundings and the Doghouse/Dogs resting Place clean and tidy. Allowing the Dog to dry out itself naturally after a good toweling if necessary is important. Brush up the hair after during and use a good Dog powder to keep the skin Free of Flees.
6. Regular Brushing of the Fur and body along with a good body massage with a Home made mix of Lemon Juice with Vinegar (Yes it may keep the dog smelling for some time, but this works wonders!) will get rid of all that itchy dandruff for sure. After a good rub, you could wash him off with a good anti-dandruff shampoo and dust him with a good powder to keep him smelling good.
7. A balanced diet, which contains the right amount of Fats, Oily components, Calcium, and Vitamins, is a must. Vitamin “C” is mainly responsible for all skin Ailments. Good Quality Dog feed along with Home cooked Meat/ Supplementary food, gives a balanced diet for the dog.
8. Last but not least, give your previous one good company. What is commonly called as “Walking Dandruff” is caused by contact with other affected pets, so keep a watch for the those contagious ones. Better still walk your Dog personally, and you will have half your problems vanish.

To summarize I would only say:

• good grooming
• good hygiene
• a great nourishing Wash
• clean and healthy staying area
• great balanced diet
• good company

And not to forget the “Line & Vinegar” Bath if he does get one badly is just enough to keep the dandruff away.

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