{"id":4522,"date":"2024-08-01T13:34:03","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T13:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vetic.in\/blog\/?p=4522"},"modified":"2025-11-01T05:43:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T05:43:43","slug":"dandruff-in-dogs-types-of-dandruff-their-causes-diagnosis-and-effective-dandruff-treatment-by-the-vet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vetic.in\/blog\/pet-health\/dandruff-in-dogs-types-of-dandruff-their-causes-diagnosis-and-effective-dandruff-treatment-by-the-vet\/","title":{"rendered":"Dandruff in Dogs: Types of Dandruff, Their Causes, Diagnosis and Effective Dandruff Treatment by the Vet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dandruff in dogs is dead skin cells on the fur coat that\u2019s clearly visible to the naked eye. Dandruff can be more visible on your dog\u2019s skin and fur if their fur coat is black or dark brown. However, it is very common among dogs of all breeds and ages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dandruff in dogs is often referred to as seborrheic dermatitis and it\u2019s common among humans as well as dogs. While it is not a sign of a serious skin disease it can cause your dog to itch, scratch and nibble on their skin, leading to <\/span>secondary skin infections<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Did you know? Dogs can have different types of dandruffs\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Dry dandruff<\/b><\/p>\n

Dry dandruff is also known as seborrhea sicca, which appears as dry white flakes and crusty skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oily dandruff<\/b><\/p>\n

It is common among dogs in summer and monsoon months. The skin looks and feels oily, and may give off a weird smell.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Walking dandruff<\/b><\/p>\n

Cheyletiella is a type of mite<\/span><\/a> that causes \u201cwalking dandruff\u201d in dogs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the causes of dandruff in dogs?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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While we often attribute dandruff in dogs to dry skin, but that is not always the case. Dandruff in dogs is often caused by –<\/span><\/p>\n