Dog Dandruff Treatment Options

by Dr B.K.Panda, M.V.Sc ,Ph.D Veterinary Medicine
(Bhubaneswar,Orissa,India)

These Dog Dry Skin Topicals Can Help with Dandruff, Depending on the Underlying Cause (Shown: Dermoscent and Duoxo Seborrhea Spot-on)

These Dog Dry Skin Topicals Can Help with Dandruff, Depending on the Underlying Cause (Shown: Dermoscent and Duoxo Seborrhea Spot-on)

Reader Question: What is the treatment for Dog Dandruff


My la-bra bitch is having dandruff during March and it had a recover in June end after shedding her coat.Now again it reappeared.Please advice me how to cure it now.

Vet Suggestion

Hi Dr. Panda,

The answer to your question depends on the cause of your dog’s dandruff. If it is as simple as dry skin caused by excessive bathing or extremely low humidity levels, an oral omega-3 fatty acid supplement and/or a topical product like Dermoscent or Duoxo Seborrhea Spot-On could help.

If these over the counter remedies don’t work or if your dog’s condition worsens or is associated with excessive itching, make an appointment with your veterinarian.

Skin infections, parasites, immune disorders, genetic diseases and many other conditions can all cause a dog to develop dandruff.

Best of luck,

Jennifer Coates, DVM

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