What to do for dog dandruff?

Brushing: Treat your dog to a good brushing session once a day. This helps distribute the natural oils from the coat and massage the skin, which promotes oil production. Improve the diet: Switch to a high-quality pet food and consider investing in a good nutritional supplement. read more

If you have a good, all-natural hand cream (preferably one containing colloidal oatmeal) lying around, you can use that on your pet. In fact, it can do wonders for your pet’s dry skin (and reduce dandruff, too). Simply put some on your hands and massage it into the fur, getting in against the skin. read more

Dandruff is generally a secondary condition caused by allergies or more serious skin problems. "Dandruff or seborrhea can be a primary cause or a secondary cause," explains Dr. Jennifer Niedziela of Countryside Veterinary Clinic in Lowville, New York. read more

If your dog isn’t getting enough water to drink or enough vitamins, minerals and fat from his food, his coat will probably suffer. Bathing can help with dog dandruff. Use a specialized shampoo, and leave it on for 15-20 minutes to hydrate the skin. read more