1. Common causes of dander on dogs
1. Skin infection
Skin diseases caused by bacterial, fungal, and mite infections are the most common cause of dander on dogs, often accompanied by itching, red rashes, massive hair loss, and crusted skin , epidermal thickening and other symptoms.
2. Endocrine-related diseases
Endocrine diseases caused by hyperadrenocorticism and hypothyroidism in dogs, or disorders of body fat absorption may also cause a lot of dandruff on the skin . If the dander on the dog does not improve for a long time, it is recommended to go to the veterinary hospital for a detailed examination.
3. Malnutrition
When dogs lack fatty acids for a long time, the waterproof layer of the skin will become thinner, the hair will become dull, and the skin will be dry and dandruff. The main reason is usually a problem with the dog’s daily diet, the lack of fatty acids in the dog food formula, or the improper preservation of dry food, expired and spoiled, resulting in nutrient loss.
4. Skin cleaning problems
It may be that the owner bathes the dog with a bathing product for human use for a long time, which causes the dog’s skin to be over-stimulated and lacks moisture; or the dog has not given it to the dog for a long time Bathing and grooming lead to the accumulation of dead skin produced by the dog’s metabolism, leading to itching of the skin. After the dog scratches, the dead skin floats on the hair and becomes the dander we see.
Second, what should I do if the dog has dander?
If the dander on the dog is caused by a disease, it is necessary to go to the pet hospital to check the specific cause in time, and then treat it with symptomatic medication. If the dog’s dander is not caused by disease, it can be gradually adjusted in the daily maintenance process.
1. Deworming dogs regularly
Regular use of abamectin transdermal solution, fipronil drops and other external deworming drugs to deworm dogs can prevent parasites Various skin problems caused by insect infestation.
2. Regularly bathe dogs
Use pet-specific bath products to bathe dogs to reduce skin irritation. Personally recommend Fu Anjian Body Wash, which has rich foam and a fresh and lasting fragrance.
3. Grooming the dog frequently
Grooming the dog can prevent the hair from tangling, promote blood circulation, clean up the dead skin on the dog, promote metabolism, and is very beneficial to the dog’s skin health Great help.
4. Appropriate supplementation of trace elements
Supplementation of lecithin, vitamins and other trace elements can help improve the skin immunity of dogs, reduce the symptoms of dry hair and dandruff, and prevent dogs from Symptoms of pica due to lack of trace elements.
5. Encourage the dog to drink more water
The dog’s skin also needs moisture maintenance. For dogs who don’t like drinking water very much, they can be fed wet food appropriately, and remember to give the dog later Brush your teeth, otherwise long-term feeding of wet food can lead to periodontal disease in dogs.
Although dander on the dog does not seem to be a particularly serious problem, it may be a small symptom of other diseases, so if the owner finds that the dander on the dog is increasing, or after conditioning If it cannot be improved, it is recommended to take it to the veterinary hospital for examination or consult a veterinarian in time to help determine the cause.
