Why is my 11-year-old dog's dandruff getting worse despite special diet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 years and 5 months old | 15 lbs
She is on special diet for sensitive stomach and skin and Hills Science diet dry optimal She has bad dandruff all her life and I groom her Daily she gets advantage flea drops It seems her dandruff is getting is worse She is 11 now.
2 Answers
Most Helpful Answer
Published on June 15th, 2018
Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. For dandruff, I recommend using a product called Krillex shed free chews, which can be found online quite easily. I have had amazing results using this supplement. I would recommend using this and allow for at least 3 months to see an improvement. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Related Answers from Veterinarians
-
Published on March 13th, 2019
I recommend starting him on VetriScience Derma Strength daily chews as well as Nutramax Welactin Canine Omega 3 Liquid Dog Supplement. If the dandruff does not resolve/improve within 2-3 weeks on these supplements I recommend sending pics with your next question. Good luck!
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Seems like simple answer to me but I read your previous questions and it seems like you have sent them all to the vet for dandruff.. The problem is my 130lb rotterman doesn’t like you it’s not your smell it is your fear he cannot stand. The first thi
My dog has dandruff and nothing works !! I tried lots of oatmeal shampoos and tropical medical shampoo and nothing works ! His diet is good he eats blue buffalo for large breed puppies and i dont know how to get rid of it PLs Help
What could be causing my dog’s constant dandruff? He is a 3 year old French bulldog mix with medium length fur. His dandruff never goes away. No scratching, skin looks normal not red, flakes are white. He eats Acana freshwater fish food, and I add s
My dog has been getting very noticeable dandruff recently. Do you recommend any cruelty free shampoos?
My Dog is shedding excessively and he eats Purina One Chicken & Rice formula. What's a good alternative food to reduce his shedding? He is a jack Russel terrier mix breed.
I just got her Saturday...but she is shedding but its flakes ...is that danduff and how do I rid them
I tried 2-3 types(including some antidandruff ones) of shampoo but dandruff seems to come again after his bath, also the dandruff is specific to particular spots and it only at some spots on his back. He is a good boy any help is appreciated.
Our lab shepherd mix 4 month old puppy itchs time to time and looks like dandruff. I use shampoos with colloidal oatmeal but still itching. Our vet said to just put fish oil on his food which we do and no change.
I have a cross breed (German Shepherd & Labrador) 7 months old puppy. From last month his skin was dry & he has little hairfall. He sometime bites and scratches skin. While combing his hair after massage with coconut oil before bathing, small white f
Hello! My cat Opal has been suffering from extreme dandruff. Her skin is so dry. Her fur is just coated. I talked to my vet and he told me to add extra Omega 3 to her diet & make sure she was drinking plenty of water. I bought the Omega 3 suppliment
Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.
