Why does my dog's coat look dull with white flecks after brushing?

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Hi there I have a dog named Behr. He is a German Sheperd/Shar Pei Mix to our knowledge. I am having issues with his coat, he has A LOT of white flecks in it and even more so after being brushed out. He has been groomed once and he said no its not dandruff. However, I continue to brush him out 2 times a week and i see it come to the surface after being brushed. Frustrating as after brushing he should look shiny and instead to me at least his coat looks dull. I have attached pics of said condition. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 11 months old | 75 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

What you're describing does look like dry skin. though some breeds can have naturally coarse/dry skin and fur as well. However, with any skin condition, a complete workup with your vet first is a good idea. They can help rule out any health issues, nutritional problems or skin issues (bacteria, fungus, yeast, etc) that need to be addressed. Making sure to feed a balanced diet or even a sensitive skin food may help in addition to supplements such as fish oils or vitamin E. Not bathing too often and using an aloe/oatmeal shampoo can also help keep the coat frying overdrying and getting flaky.

Why does my dog's coat look dull with white flecks after brushing?

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