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Dandruff in dogs: possible causes and treatment

Just like in humans, the skin is also a large and important organ in dogs. A healthy skin and a shiny coat are a sign that the four-legged friend is doing well. However, if a dog suffers from skin problems, such as dandruff, this often indicates health problems.

The causes of dandruff in dogs and what you as the owner can do about it are explained below.

To a certain extent, dandruff is normal in dogs.

Dandruff in dogs

If you discover a few scales in your dog's coat, this is perfectly normal and initially no cause for concern.

After all, your dog's skin is subject to a constant build-up and breakdown. The body of the four-legged friend forms new skin cells every day, while old cells die and separate from the skin in the form of scales.

However, if the problem is getting out of hand, you should get to the bottom of the cause of the dandruff in your dog and do something about it.

Possible causes of dandruff in dogs

If a dog suffers from dandruff, this can have different reasons. However, it is clear that you should take the subject seriously. Skin and coat problems, such as dandruff, are a sure sign that there is something wrong with your dog.

Dandruff in dogs can have the following causes, among others:

  • Nutritional deficiency
  • Feed allergies
  • Dry air
  • Parasite infestation
  • Illnesses

Nutrition as a cause of dandruff in dogs

Dandruff in dogs is often the result of a wrong diet. They can be caused in particular by intolerances and food allergies as well as a lack of nutrients.

If this is the case, a change in diet is the right way to counteract dandruff in dogs. Rely on a high-quality, natural dog food that provides your four-legged friend with all the necessary nutrients in the right quantity.

The right food for allergic dogs

If your dog suffers from a food allergy, he will usually not tolerate the protein source contained in his food. In this case we recommend our dog food with insect protein from the larvae of the black soldier fly.

This unusual source of protein has almost no allergy potential and is therefore very well tolerated by most dogs with food allergies.

Natural food supplement against dandruff in dogs

Additionally for dogs with dandruff a dietary supplement with Bellfor Skin & Coat has proven itself. This easily digestible preparation contains a selected combination of natural ingredients which can help you to counteract any nutrient deficiency and associated skin problems such as dandruff in your dog.

Bellfor Skin & Coat is available as powder and in the form of tasty dog biscuits. Use the variant that your dog prefers and convince yourself of the excellent digestibility.

Dry air as a trigger for dandruff in dogs

Especially in the winter months many dogs suffer from dry skin, which is also noticeable in the form of dandruff. The combination of wet and cold weather outside and dry heating air inside is responsible for this.

In order to counteract winter skin problems such as dandruff in your dog, the use of a humidifier for the home can be useful.

During the cold months of the year, also make sure that your dog is sufficiently supplied with nutrients. This not only reduces the probability of dandruff, but also the susceptibility of the four-legged friend to infections.

Dandruff in dogs as a result of parasite infestation

In addition to nutritional reasons, an infestation with parasites is also a possible cause of dandruff in dogs. For example, an infestation with mites or fleas can be responsible for the skin problems of the four-legged friend.

It is also conceivable that the complaints are not caused by skin parasites, but by worms or Giardien, which withdraw important nutrients from the body of the animal.

As a parasite infestation in affected dogs causes skin problems such as dandruff as well as numerous other complaints, you should immediately take appropriate treatment measures.

Bellfor offers a wide range of natural dog care products for this purpose.

Dandruff in the dog can be a case for the veterinarian

The causes of dandruff in dogs are often relatively harmless and can be controlled quite well with simple means. However, there are also cases where skin problems such as dandruff in dogs can be an indication of serious illness.

If you are not able to control your dog's dandruff or if you have other symptoms in addition to the skin problems, it is time to visit your vet.

He can examine your four-legged friend, get to the bottom of the trigger for the dandruff formation and initiate the necessary treatment measures.

Dandruff in dogs - the most important things at a glance

As you can see, dandruff in dogs can have very different causes. In many cases, they can be controlled by adjusting the feeding or using our natural parasite remedies.

However, it is also possible that dandruff in dogs is a symptom of a serious illness and therefore a case for the veterinarian.

Whatever the exact cause, it is clear that skin problems such as itching or dandruff in dogs should be taken seriously and treated with appropriate measures.

Bellfor expert tip: Our savings set for dogs with dandruff

We have put together a special savings set for dogs with dandruff with our replenishing dog shampoo Care and our natural supplementary food Shiimun Skin.

The shampoo allows you to gently care for the skin, while Shiimun Skin provides your dandruff-plagued dog with numerous valuable nutrients such as amino acids, minerals and vitamins. The set is ideal to help normalise your dog's skin condition in addition to treating the cause of the dandruff.

[ See savings set for dogs with dandruff in the shop ]

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