Most
dogs with seborrhea develop the scaling as a complication of another medical problem, such as allergies or hormonal abnormalities.
But most dogs
with seborrhea develop the scaling as a complication of another medical problem, such as allergies or hormonal abnormalities.
A medicated shampoo should really only be used when you're
dealing with seborrhea, hot spots, severe irritations, and other skin problems.
In
dogs with seborrhea, the skin cells are too quick to turn into the keratin scales, so there's an excess of these scales on the skin.
The most common condition is an allergic reaction, however dogs
with seborrhea will also have increased oil production, and a secondary Malassezia infection.
These infections may be related to dogs
with seborrhea, but are separate conditions.
Also, some dogs
with seborrhea, or scaly skin, may require extra vitamin A.
To moisturize the skin of a dog
with seborrhea, something as simple as bathing in plain water for 10 to 15 minutes can help.Medicated shampoos can also be of help such as those that contain sulfur and salicylic acid.
Our vet diagnosed
her with seborrhea and gave us a shampoo to use.