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My puppy has dandruff on their head. Is it dry skin? How to help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | 2 months and 10 days old

Why my puppy have dandruff on their head.how to remove it

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 7th, 2017

Poor Daisy! Dandruff is caused by dry skin, and you can give her vitamin E or fish oil supplements which can help with dry skin. The dosage for fish oil is 1,000 mg fish oil containing 300 mg of EPA/DHA combined for every 30 pounds of body weight.

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