Can Dogs Get Dandruff?

[Kfamr]

A lot of dogs, like humans, get dry skin in the winter time.

My dogs get baths weekly and the only time Kiara has had flakes in her fur was when we were up in the mountains in Utah. Very dry rigid area and it totally messed with her skin!

What food is she being fed? That could easily be it too.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Her shampoo isnt the best for her. (It's baby shampoo) I only used it because she couldnt use the puppy ones till 12 weeks, but I will be buying her some DOG shampoo or Selsum Blue or SOMETHING to help her dandruff. Its also really dry here, and that could be part of it too...Oh and like Carmen said, I should brush her more.

[Roxyluvsme13]

What food is she being fed? That could easily be it too.

Dog Food Wise-Purina Pro Plan Small Breed Puppy
Human Food Wise-Cheese

[Kfamr]

Dog Food Wise-Purina Pro Plan Small Breed Puppy
Human Food Wise-Cheese

Ah, see.. years ago when my dogs were fed Purina their coats/skin weren't as nice as they are now. That COULD be a part of it, but I would wait until winter is over, as I think the dry air is probably the cause of it.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Ah, see.. years ago when my dogs were fed Purina their coats/skin weren't as nice as they are now. That COULD be a part of it, but I would wait until winter is over, as I think the dry air is probably the cause of it.

Lilys breeder recommended Pro Plan, she said it was the best for them...Its a sort of good quality food, but it has some nasty ingredients. Maybe I can convince my mom to switch to something like Nutro...
EDIT:Theres like NO Way I can convince my mom to spend $21 on Nutro...(At least thats how much it is at Petsmart) What other foods would be better?

[Jessika]

Lilys breeder recommended Pro Plan, she said it was the best for them...Its a sort of good quality food, but it has some nasty ingredients. Maybe I can convince my mom to switch to something like Nutro...
EDIT:Theres like NO Way I can convince my mom to spend $21 on Nutro...(At least thats how much it is at Petsmart) What other foods would be better?

In my experiences, ProPlan cost just as much, if not more, than Nutro products! I think Nutro is maybe $1 more than ProPlan for the 16lb bags. But you must remember ProPlan sells 16lb bags for a dollar less and Nutro sells 20lb bags (but I believe both sell 8lb bags) so really for $1 you're getting 4 more pounds of food. and I work at PetCo so.. unless Petsmart prices vary GREATLY from PetCos (and I don't believe they are that much different) than maybe you're mistaken?

I don't recommend ProPlan though. I had Charlie on it and he had dandruff and dry skin and was scratching CONSTANTLY. Not to mention his allergies acted up more while on it, too. Since switching to Nutro Lamb Meal & Rice, and then to their Chicken Meal, Rice, and Oatmeal (or something like that) his skin and coat are SO much better and he hardly scratches at ALL anymore! No more runny eyes, either!

[buttercup132]

ya Rockee has dandruf