Canine seborrhea can result in dry dog skin or greasy dog skin.
Canine seborrhea symptoms include (in addition to flaky dry skin) itch, thinning hair in patches, scabs, bumps and pimples.
To cure dry skin on your dog, ask your veterinarian about switching to a shampoo formulated for
canine seborrhea, a condition that is also referred to as dog dandruff, since it resembles the human condition.
Primary
canine seborrhea is seen more often in certain breeds, which are genetically prone to the condition including:
Possible causes of
canine seborrhea include congenital or inherited (certain breeds are predisposed), allergy, parasites or an endocrine system problem (hormonal).
Not exact matches
There's
seborrhea, the
canine equivalent of seborrheic dermatitis prevalent in humans.
The history of the condition, diet and any past
canine skin problem can reveal the primary or secondary nature of the
seborrhea in dogs, while clinical examination not only confirms the state but also the possible cause of the problem.
The treatment for
canine dandruff or
seborrhea is bathing with a medicated shampoo every other day for 10 days.