My dog has black specks in her coat. Is it dandruff or fleas?

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Hi, my Creme retriever has small black specks of what looks like dandruff in her coat. It's not everywhere and she does have a very good coat .. Although we have had her clipped twice in 10 months ... Can you advise..? Thanks Craig. Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | unspayed | 9 months and 29 days old | 70 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

It's hard to see anything with the photos, however if the skin is flaking a few things could be happening: skin flaking can sometimes happen with parasites, so ruling out fleas or ticks is a good first step. Dry skin can also occur from over grooming (bathing too often which strips the coat of its natural oils), or from possible allergies/issues with diet. Using an aloe or oatmeal shampoo when bathing, adding some vitamin E or fish oil to the diet may help, however if the flaking continues, worsens, or you see irritation on the skin itself, having it checked by a vet is best.

My dog has black specks in her coat. Is it dandruff or fleas?

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