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

[pastafreak]

yes...sardines,pilchards......some dogs like the ones in tomato sauce.

[slinky.kate]

thats fine i'll keep some in the house ,they are quite cheap anyway.

[jules77]

It could be Cheyletiella, often called walking dandruff, or it may just be that due a recent operation he is losing his coat. I would try some Seleen or Malaseb shampoo either from the vet or online which should help either way.

http://www.vetuk.co.u...gs-150ml-bottle-p-169

[woofgang]

My dogs, who are dark brown, get flakey skin when they do their major sheds in spring and autumn. I just brush is out with the loose coat.

[slinky.kate]

thank everyone i was scared in case it was nits

[LoftyLottie]

Like Jules, I would think it is down to having had an operation lately and stress. Personally, I would just brush him gently and not worry too much about washing him at the moment.

[vibrant1]

god advice from lofty lotty good luck.

[divegirl]

Firstly...dogs don't get nits they get fleas and the 'mess' from fleas is black bits not white.
You have just discovered the joys of being owned by a black dog I'm afraid....just like a car they show up every bit of dirt going!
I good rub down with a rubber mitt daily will bring the scurf out then wipe over with a damp cloth...that said as soon as he shakes it'll bring it to the surface again!
A bath will help and as long as you are calm it won't traumatise him for life and the fish oils are good too!
I have a rescue Dane who is black and later on today he will be getting his first wash down in the garden...wish me luck!!!

Lisa x

[slinky.kate]

got some mackeral,sardines,fish oil caps.cod liver oil caps,gave him the sardines in oil tonight and he loved them,should i give him this twice a week,and a capsule everyday,

[leelapops]

Our black and white greyhound gets exactly what has been described here-dandruff on her back, near to her tail. She came like that, it doesn't affect her, and the more i scuff it up the more comes, so we just leave it. As has been said, with them having thin coats, I think their natural scurf is just a bit more visible.

Woof to your boy!