My puppy has dandruff. How to treat it and should I clean my house?

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Hi I have a 3 month old GSD. He has dandruff. Can you pmease tell me how to treat it. And afterwards should I clean my whole house. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 2 months and 27 days old | 13.3 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Does he have dandruff (little white specs of skin in his fur due to dry skin) od does he have mites? If he has only dandruff you can try bathing him with an oatmeal dog shampoo available from a pet shop or your veterinarian. If he has mites and itches, then you need to take him to your vet for an exam and after verification of a mite infection, treatment for mites, which could be several injections with avermectin, or a spot-on (Revolution or Stronghold) or a chewable tablet called Bravecto. If your dog has mites, you should clean everything thoroughly.

My puppy has dandruff. How to treat it and should I clean my house?

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