What are suggestions to prevent dandruff in a Shar Pei?
For some Shar Pei owners, it may be noticed that there are white flakes on the coat and on the skin. Also at times, it has been observed that some even scratch the area incessantly causing cuts and bruises. If you notice this with your Shar Pei, start by checking the shampoo and switching it with another. But this may not be the main cause so it is very much recommended that the diet of the dog be check for more often than not, it could be an allergic effect of something the dog has been eating.
You will want to get them dog food that has no wheat or corn in it. This is a common cause for food allergy. Some have tried home cooking of lamb and rice as well as giving them a spoonful of vegetable and even cod liver oil not only to prevent itchiness but to help keep their coats gleaming and healthy looking. For the best advice regarding what to feed them, ask breeders and vets to know more about the digestive and allergic working of the breed. They may eat good food, but it may not be the right food.
