Does your adorable Chihuahua seem to have a scalp condition that looks a lot like dandruff? Well, that could be because that’s exactly what you have. Also known as seborrheic dermatitis, this condition is caused by your dog having dry skin, clogged pores, or it could be something much more serious. Below is a natural way to help get rid of this condition.
However, the first thing to do is find out what is causing your dog’s dandruff. Remember, some of this is just normal, so it shouldn’t be a cause for concern. But, if your poor Chihuahua seems to have redder skin, is raw in places, or looks crusty, then this could be more serious and could be an allergy or even a skin infection. Something like this you need to seek help from your vet. It could be something that needs to be treated with antibiotics, so stay alert and take him to the vet.
If you have determined that it is simply dandruff, you should take some dog shampoos and give your dog a bath. Something that contains oatmeal is good because it will help stop the itchiness that dry skin will cause and it will also soften dry skin. Make sure that the shampoo does not contain strong perfumes or dyes because this is defeating the purpose because these things can cause skin irritations.
When bathing your dog, be sure to use lukewarm water and not hot water and only add a small amount of your shampoo to your dog. Once you shampoo him, gently massage it in and rub it into his fur. Once you’ve lathered it up, you can rinse it in lukewarm water and towel dry it. Towel drying will help loosen more of the dead skin cells and help stimulate new skin cells for your dog.
After you have given him a bath, you can increase the benefits of the bath by giving him an apple cider vinegar rinse. Take some apple cider vinegar and dilute it with water and pour it over your dog. This will remove more dander from your little one’s coat. You simply put one part vinegar to one part water and mix before pouring over it. Be sure to rub the mixture into his skin after you pour it on him. Once you’ve done this, make sure you rinse it really well so you can get rid of the smell left behind by the vinegar. You really don’t want your little dog to walk around smelling like vinegar the rest of the day.
Make sure not to bathe your dog too much, this can also cause dandruff because too much bathing will strip him of many of his natural oils that help keep his skin clean. However, make sure you brush him regularly like every other day. This will help stimulate blood flow, which in turn will help keep your skin healthy.