Dandruff in Dogs

Let’s talk about dandruff. You know… it’s that flaky stuff you see on the shoulders of someone’s black jacket, and it does not come from a healthy scalp.

The same is true for our four-legged best friends. Have you ever rubbed a dog’s back and seen big flakes, especially on the rump area?  Most people think of this as “dander” and consider it normal for a dog. It's not normal; it's a disease. And, just like in human dandruff, it makes your dog itch.

Several factors can make this worse, including using a shampoo that isn’t correctly pH-balanced for your dog, or a feeding him the wrong food (check out www.DarwinsPet.com for the best fresh and organic home delivery). But whatever the cause, there’s a simple and inexpensive remedy that you and your dog will both love!

The remedy?  Dead Sea Bath Salts.   They’re very easy to use, too. The next time you bathe your dog, wet him down and rub a handful of these fantastic-smelling salts right into the wet fur on his back and give him a massage with them. Your dog will love the sensation of the crystals going deep and exfoliating his skin. When you see your dog smiling, you will know how much he loves this treatment. When you’re done, just rinse him off and shampoo as usual, letting the salts stay in the bath water.

These salts are powerful detoxifying and exfoliating agents, and will leave your dog’s skin smooth and itch-free. And you will love the aromatherapy, as will your dog. We recommend you “salt your dog” about once every six weeks to keep his skin healthy, free of dandruff, and resistant to infection.

Dr Adelia