What helps against dandruff in dogs?
It is quite common for dogs to get dandruff. As a rule, this can be a sure sign that something is wrong with the health of the four-legged friend and you, as the owner, should do something about it as soon as possible.
In the following, we will explain what causes dandruff in dogs and how you can get the skin problems of your four-legged friend under control again.
Every dog has dandruff
Just like with us humans, the skin of dogs is constantly renewed. Every day a certain amount of skin cells die off and are replaced by new cells. The dead cells detach themselves from the skin and can sometimes be visible as scales in the dog's coat.
As long as the formation of dandruff is limited, this is perfectly normal. However, if it does get out of hand, you should look into the reasons for your dog's dandruff as soon as possible.
What causes dandruff in dogs?
Dandruff in dogs can have many causes. As abnormalities of the skin and coat are often an indication of health problems, you mustn’t take dandruff in your dog lightly.
Some of the possible causes of dandruff in dogs include
- Feed allergies
- Malnutrition
- Parasites
- Dry air
- Diseases
Nutritional dandruff in dogs
Nutrition mistakes are very often the cause of dandruff in dogs. For example, a lack of nutrients can cause the skin of the quadruped to suffer. Also, food allergies in dogs are a possible nutritional trigger for problems such as excessive dandruff.
If you want to reduce dandruff in your dog, the best way to help is to change his food. In the future, you should reach for the high-quality dog food from the Bellfor range and thus ensure that your dog is optimally supplied with all important nutrients.
Food for dogs with dandruff
If dandruff in your dog is caused by a food allergy, your four-legged friend needs hypoallergenic dog food. By consistently switching to our food with insect protein, the symptoms of the allergy can be reliably controlled.
The protein, which is produced from the larvae of Hermetia illucens (black soldier flies), is also very easily digestible for allergic dogs and is also characterised by high biological value and excellent digestibility.
Reduce dandruff in dogs with food supplements
In addition to a needs-based diet with well-tolerated dog food, it can also be useful to counteract dandruff in dogs with a suitable food supplement.
For this purpose, we recommend that you rely on Bellfor Skin & Coat. This is a natural product which, thanks to carefully selected ingredients, can compensate for a lack of nutrients and thus help to reduce problems such as dandruff in dogs.
In our shop, you can find Bellfor Skin & Coat in powder form as well as delicious dog biscuits with which you can reward your dog in-between times and thus help to reduce their dandruff.
Parasites as a cause of dandruff in dogs
Dandruff in dogs can be caused, not only by dietary errors but also by parasite infestation. If your dog suffers from fleas or mites, for example, this inevitably leads to problems with the skin.
However, intestinal parasites such as giardia or worms can also cause dandruff in dogs. This is because they deprive the four-legged friend's body of nutrients and thus lead to deficiency symptoms in the long term.
Parasites can have serious consequences for your dog's health. For this reason, you must take prompt action to counteract the infestation, not only concerning any dandruff that may be present.
You can do this particularly gently with our natural food supplements and care products for dogs, such as Bellfor Vermal (worm powder) and Bellfor Anti-Grass Mite Spray.
Dog dandruff caused by dry air
In winter it is not uncommon for dry heating air in the home and cold, wet weather outside to cause dry skin and dandruff in dogs.
If your dog develops skin problems in the winter months, a humidifier can help to counteract these.
In addition, during the cold season, you should take special care to ensure that your four-legged friend is optimally cared for through his diet. This will not only help you avoid dandruff in your dog but will also reduce his susceptibility to infections.
When a dog with dandruff needs to go to the vet
In most cases, dandruff in dogs is not a cause for concern and the skin problems can be eliminated quite easily without medical help. However, symptoms such as dandruff can also be a sign of a serious illness.
If you do not succeed in eliminating your dog's dandruff, or if other symptoms occur in addition to the above, we, therefore, recommend that you make an appointment with your vet as soon as possible.
The veterinarian can perform various examinations on your dog to determine the exact cause of dandruff and, if necessary, determine appropriate treatment measures.
Our conclusion on the subject of dandruff in dogs
If your dog suffers from dandruff, this can have various reasons. In many cases, a change of food or the use of natural care products against parasites in dogs is sufficient to eliminate skin problems.
Occasionally, however, the dog's dandruff may be a sign of serious health problems that urgently need to be treated by a vet.
For this reason, you should never ignore any excessive formation of dandruff in your dog and take prompt action to address the causes of their skin problems.
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