My dog has dandruff, oily skin, and lost weight. Is it the medication?

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my 8 years old black lab, saw dandruff, after gave oral chew flea medication, a oily skin. Bath her more. Seems she lost a bit weight. Is this just temporary since she is new to this medication? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 8 years and 4 months old | 55 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

The flea medication should not have caused this change in the skin, or weight loss. Something else is happening and it may be due to a skin infection. The weight loss indicates a separate problem and can happen with multiple disease processes. It's difficult to tell how concerning this is without seeing her and knowing the weight difference. It's best to have a vet check her out, so they can identify the problem and provide the most appropriate treatment. For now, you can give a bath with cool water using an oatmeal or aloe shampoo to help give some relief. You can get these shampoos at the pet store. I hope that helps and Cleo gets better soon.

My dog has dandruff, oily skin, and lost weight. Is it the medication?

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