Pet Skin Doctor

Our little Duncan rottie pup had his first vet appointment today.  I had been worried about how our new puppy would feel, but I realized that I was the one nervous! I had so many questions that I was sure I would forget. (What do we feed him?  How often do we feed him? Is peanut butter an okay treat? How often should I bathe him?) I’m sure I forgot to ask some of my many questions, but I did remember to ask about all the scratching Duncan had been doing. I was thinking fleas and even more concerned that it was an allergy or skin condition.

The vet gave us preventative flea and heart worm treatment.  However, she said, he didn’t have fleas but that he did have doggie dandruff. On the list of potential dog skin problems at least a little dandruff didn’t seem too serious. Our vet suggested a pet dandruff shampoo and bathing him once a month during the winter season and twice a month in the summer time should help with the flaking. She also stated that some generic pet foods do not provide the full amount of vitamins and minerals that my pet needs in order to maintain healthy skin.  Often, dandruff occurs because dogs are not getting enough fat in their diets. Buying a high quality name brand food and or using pet food supplements will also help with dandruff and other potential skin ailments.