How to help your chihuahua get rid of irritating dandruff

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 he has. Also known as seborrheic dermatitis, this condition is due to 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 scabby, 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 may be something that needs to be treated with antibiotics, so be vigilant and take him to the vet.

If you have determined that it is simply dandruff, then 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 will cause dry skin and will also soften dry skin. Make sure 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, make sure to use warm water and not hot water and only add a small amount of your shampoo to your dog. Once you put the shampoo on him, massage it gently and rub it into his fur. Once you’ve lathered it up, you can rinse it off with warm water and towel dry it. Towel drying will help loosen more dead skin cells and help stimulate new 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 with one part water and mix before pouring over it. Make sure to rub the mixture into his skin after you pour it on him. Once you’ve done this, make sure to rinse it off really well so you can get rid of the vinegar smell. You really don’t want your little pooch smelling like vinegar the rest of the day.

Make sure you don’t bathe your dog too much, this can also cause dandruff because too much bathing will strip away a lot of his natural oils that help keep his skin clean. However, make sure you brush it regularly like every other day. This will help stimulate blood flow, which in turn will help keep your skin healthy.