My mini Aussie has dandruff clumps. How to treat severe dog dandruff?

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My mini australian shepherd has a lot of dandruff. There are even clumps of dandruff at various parts of his coat. What can I do to get rid of this? Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd - miniature | Male | neutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 17.63 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

You can do weekly baths in a medicate shampoo and add an omega 3 fatty acid supplement with fish oils to the food daily to help the hair coat. If he scratches or has excessive hair loss, you may need to see a vet to see if there is an underlying skin infection.

My mini Aussie has dandruff clumps. How to treat severe dog dandruff?

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