can a dog get dandruff

[slinky.kate]

i have a pure black lurcher(6months old) he has a lovely coat but it looks as if he is getting dandruff,what would you suggest?son put him in the shower but did not put shampoo on him because he had his leg amputated and he didnt want any soap near the scar

[boxtops]

A cat can, it's called dander on a cat, so I don't see why dogs can't too!

[dotty.]

My Max used to get what looked like dandruff but it was an allergy to some type of tall grass he used to run through

[welshlibranr]

he may have a skin problem slinky, see your vet, he may need special shampoo, or even tablets to combat the problem!...........

[Purple_Popple]

Yes they sure can, especially noticeable on dark coloured dogs..could be any number of causes, allergy to grass, pollen, or wheat in his food...or simply a dermatitis. Could just be dry skin, but if you have bathed him recently are you 100% sure your son didnt use any human soap/shampoo ?.

[slinky.kate]

would you shower and soap him,i'm sure his wound is fine

[slinky.kate]

def.didnt put soap or anything near him just 'watered 'him down

[Purple_Popple]

Human soap/shampoo is too harsh on an animals skin/hair...it can strip the coat of its natural oils etc which exacerbates dandruff/scurf...

[welshlibranr]

I wouldn.t put soap on him slinky, he may be allergic to soaps that we use!..........ask the vet!.........ore use a 'sensitive skin' dog shampoo, that may be ok!............

[slinky.kate]

his fur is lovely and pure black,very shiny,but starting to see white dandruffy bits in his back,should i buy special dog shampoo

[welshlibranr]

try one for sensitive skin slinky!.........if doesn't work, then get some from the vet, be expensive!..............

[Purple_Popple]

Yup Slinky, if you need to bathe him, definitely buy a proper shampoo for dogs...his is coat greasy at all ? He could just be under the weather...I doubt its anything to worry about, just a bit of scurf...you could try adding some cod liver oil to his food or evening primrose oil...what do you feed him - dry or wet food ?

[slinky.kate]

i feed him chappie(recommended by the vet and he loves it)also 1 serving of dried food,he gets fed twice a day.his coat is not greasy at all,its very shiny

[what..the?]

my guinea pig does

[welshlibranr]

Ok slinky!...........I would buy some really good quality shampoo for sensitive skin for him, and add some cod liver oil to his food too!................

[slinky.kate]

do i get the cod liver oil in the supermarket,is it liquid or tablet form?

[AlBags]

Thay get a type of Exzema ... which is similar, I believe.

[welshlibranr]

slinky, you can get the liquid in the supermarket!..............just add about a dessertspoonful to his food!.........be fine!...............

[slinky.kate]

ok thank you guys.

[pastafreak]

My little lurcher also has a bit of dander that shows up on the black patch on her back near her tail. I think because their fur is quite fine,and does not have the same sort of growth as non-sighthounds,they are more prone to minor skin irritations. I was giving Sally some oily fish once or twice a week....that should help the skin and fur.

[slinky.kate]

past is it just tinned fish