{"id":4710,"date":"2022-09-08T03:15:15","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T03:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-white-stuff-on-his-fur\/"},"modified":"2022-09-09T10:09:45","modified_gmt":"2022-09-09T10:09:45","slug":"why-does-my-dog-have-white-stuff-on-his-fur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-white-stuff-on-his-fur\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my dog have white stuff on his fur?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-white-stuff-on-his-fur\/#Why_does_my_dog_have_white_stuff_on_his_fur\" title=\"Why does my dog have white stuff on his fur?\">Why does my dog have white stuff on his fur?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-white-stuff-on-his-fur\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_dandruff_on_a_dog\" title=\"How do you get rid of dandruff on a dog?\">How do you get rid of dandruff on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-white-stuff-on-his-fur\/#What_is_the_white_stuff_on_my_dogs_fur\" title=\"What is the white stuff on my dog\u2019s fur?\">What is the white stuff on my dog\u2019s fur?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-white-stuff-on-his-fur\/#Is_it_dandruff_or_flea_eggs\" title=\"Is it dandruff or flea eggs?\">Is it dandruff or flea eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-white-stuff-on-his-fur\/#Why_does_my_dog_look_like_he_has_dandruff\" title=\"Why does my dog look like he has dandruff?\">Why does my dog look like he has dandruff?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-white-stuff-on-his-fur\/#What_does_walking_dandruff_look_like_on_dogs\" title=\"What does walking dandruff look like on dogs?\">What does walking dandruff look like on dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-white-stuff-on-his-fur\/#What_causes_bad_dog_dandruff\" title=\"What causes bad dog dandruff?\">What causes bad dog dandruff?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-white-stuff-on-his-fur\/#What_do_mites_look_like_on_dogs\" title=\"What do mites look like on dogs?\">What do mites look like on dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-white-stuff-on-his-fur\/#How_do_you_treat_mites_on_dogs\" title=\"How do you treat mites on dogs?\">How do you treat mites on dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-white-stuff-on-his-fur\/#Are_raw_eggs_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Are raw eggs good for dogs?\">Are raw eggs good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-white-stuff-on-his-fur\/#What_does_flea_dander_look_like\" title=\"What does flea dander look like?\">What does flea dander look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-white-stuff-on-his-fur\/#Where_do_fleas_like_to_hide_on_dogs\" title=\"Where do fleas like to hide on dogs?\">Where do fleas like to hide on dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-white-stuff-on-his-fur\/#Can_fleas_live_in_your_bed\" title=\"Can fleas live in your bed?\">Can fleas live in your bed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-white-stuff-on-his-fur\/#Can_you_see_mites_on_dogs\" title=\"Can you see mites on dogs?\">Can you see mites on dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-white-stuff-on-his-fur\/#How_often_should_I_bathe_my_dog_with_dandruff\" title=\"How often should I bathe my dog with dandruff?\">How often should I bathe my dog with dandruff?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-white-stuff-on-his-fur\/#Can_head_and_shoulders_be_used_on_dogs\" title=\"Can head and shoulders be used on dogs?\">Can head and shoulders be used on dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_have_white_stuff_on_his_fur\"><\/span>Why does my dog have white stuff on his fur?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Known medically as Seborrhea, doggy dandruff is usually a result of dry and flaky skin, which irritates your dog and causes them to scratch intensely. The dead skin then falls off and can be seen on the surface as white flakes. Dandruff is an uncomfortable experience for your dog.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-stuff-on-my-dogs-skin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is the black stuff on my dog\u2019s skin?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-get-rid-of-dandruff-on-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_dandruff_on_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you get rid of dandruff on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are five home remedies to try:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Regularly groom your dog. This is a simple way to maintain your dog\u2019s coat and keep dandruff at bay.<\/li>\n<li>Give supplements of omega-3 fatty acids.<\/li>\n<li>Use a humidifier in your home.<\/li>\n<li>Try anti-dandruff or a soothing oatmeal dog shampoo.<\/li>\n<li>Feed your dog a good diet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OCfD0z0mQf4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-white-stuff-on-my-dog-s-fur\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_white_stuff_on_my_dogs_fur\"><\/span>What is the white stuff on my dog\u2019s fur?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>White specks which accumulate in a pet\u2019s fur are dandruff flakes, not fleas eggs. A medicated dandruff shampoo for pets can treat and sooth the dry, irritated skin which gives rise to dander.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-dandruff-or-flea-eggs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_dandruff_or_flea_eggs\"><\/span>Is it dandruff or flea eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike flat flakes of dandruff, which are irregular in shape, flea eggs are uniformly oval-shaped. Dandruff sticks to pets\u2019 hair and is hard to remove, whereas flea eggs are more slippery and spread easily from place to place.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-look-like-he-has-dandruff\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_look_like_he_has_dandruff\"><\/span>Why does my dog look like he has dandruff?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dandruff occurs in dogs when the sebaceous glands\u2014those responsible for producing the oils which protect and nourish the skin\u2014start to overproduce. The excess oil can irritate the skin and lead to flakiness and skin being shed in greater quantities than normal.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-walking-dandruff-look-like-on-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_walking_dandruff_look_like_on_dogs\"><\/span>What does walking dandruff look like on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms of Walking Dandruff in Dogs<\/p>\n<p>Hair loss. Red, bumpy rash. Reddened skin. Swollen skin.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-bad-dog-dandruff\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_bad_dog_dandruff\"><\/span>What causes bad dog dandruff?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common causes of dandruff in dogs include allergic reactions, bacterial infections, yeast infections, parasitic infections, and endocrine disorders such as Cushing\u2019s disease or hypothyroidism.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-mites-look-like-on-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_mites_look_like_on_dogs\"><\/span>What do mites look like on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog mite symptoms<\/p>\n<p>Hair loss (either in patches, or all over their coat) Dandruff. Excessive scratching. Visible irritation, such as red skin.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rPS8FDBqO1o\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-treat-mites-on-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_mites_on_dogs\"><\/span>How do you treat mites on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Medicated shampoos and dips are often used to treat demodicosis. Prescription medications to kill the mites may be required. In cases where secondary bacterial infections are present, antibiotics may also be prescribed. Skin scrapings are taken at monthly intervals to monitor the number of mites on the dog.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imagesvc.meredithcorp.io\/v3\/mm\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.onecms.io%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F47%2F2020%2F07%2F08%2Fdog-patchy-mange-505072102-2000.jpg\" alt=\"How to Recognize, Treat, and Prevent Mange in Dogs | Daily Paws\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-raw-eggs-good-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_raw_eggs_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are raw eggs good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eggs are perfectly safe for dogs, Eggs are a great source of nutrition for your canine companion. They are high in protein, fatty acids, vitamins, and fatty acids that help support your dog inside and out.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-flea-dander-look-like\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_flea_dander_look_like\"><\/span>What does flea dander look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Flea dirt resembles little black pepper-like specks that are typically roundish in shape. You can spot flea dirt within the fur or on the skin of your dog or cat. Run a flea comb, or your fingers, against the direction your pet\u2019s hair grows to part the hair and better reveal flea dirt\u2014or the actual fleas themselves.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"where-do-fleas-like-to-hide-on-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_fleas_like_to_hide_on_dogs\"><\/span>Where do fleas like to hide on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog\u2019s armpit and groin areas are favorite flea hangouts because they tend to be warm and protected. Part your dog\u2019s fur with your fingers to expose the skin. If fleas are present, you may notice the following signs: The skin may look red and bumpy, especially if your dog has been scratching.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xsvJkoG5O8g\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-fleas-live-in-your-bed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_fleas_live_in_your_bed\"><\/span>Can fleas live in your bed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can Fleas Live in Your Bed? These pests infest multiple areas in homes, especially mattresses, cushions, and carpeting. Pets transfer fleas to the beds and furniture where they sleep. From here, the insects quickly spread around the house.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-see-mites-on-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_see_mites_on_dogs\"><\/span>Can you see mites on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog mite symptoms<\/p>\n<p>Excessive scratching. Visible irritation, such as red skin. You may even be able to see mites on their skin \u2013 part the fur and look closely.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-often-should-i-bathe-my-dog-with-dandruff\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_I_bathe_my_dog_with_dandruff\"><\/span>How often should I bathe my dog with dandruff?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Often To Bathe Your Dog? If your dog has dandruff then you will need to treat this by increasing how often you bathe them. If it is severe, then this could be as often as every other day for the first week. Once the majority of the dandruff is gone, you could go down to twice a week, and then to once a week.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ohR7kD0lQxc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-head-and-shoulders-be-used-on-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_head_and_shoulders_be_used_on_dogs\"><\/span>Can head and shoulders be used on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Head and Shoulders shampoo is safe to use on dogs in moderation.\u00a0 It has the same effect on dogs as it does in humans, so you can use it to treat skin issues without too much worry. In Head and Shoulders shampoo, there\u2019s a very low dose of ZPT. It\u2019s only one percent of the formula, making it safe for your pup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my dog have white stuff on his fur?How do you get rid of dandruff on a dog?What is the white stuff on my dog\u2019s fur?Is it dandruff or flea eggs?Why does my dog look like he has dandruff?What does walking dandruff look like on dogs?What causes bad dog dandruff?What do&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194485,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-does-my-dog-have-white-stuff-on-his-fur.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4710"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4710"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4710\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194487,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4710\/revisions\/194487"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194485"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4710"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4710"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4710"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}