Pregnant Bitch has dandrough in her coat

Joeyman · Post by **Joeyman** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 10:09 am

I have a pregnant bitch that is due this weekend and i noticed that her coat has white flakes. What could cause that and what should I be feeding her.

Bunny Runner · Post by **Bunny Runner** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:29 pm

I would love to help you, but I would need more info.

It could be nutrition related (which I feel it probably is), so what are you currently feeding her, how much and how often?
She could be reacting to bedding material, but I don't think that would be as probably as a nutritional deficency.

Joeyman · Post by **Joeyman** » Mon May 01, 2006 12:28 pm

I have been feeding her purina adult food twice daily but a big helping so I switched over to puppy chow three days ago and her coat looks much better.

samlyn0001 · Post by **samlyn0001** » Sun May 07, 2006 9:10 am

Give her a bath in Oatmeal shampoo it is really good for dry skin, Change her bedding the same day. Their bodies go through alot of hormonal changes while pregnant. You should keep her on Puppy chow thru out the rest of her pregnancy and until she whelps. And then until the pups are weaned. Usually I feed pup chow the last 2-3 weeks of pregnancy at the normal ration. Good luck.

Four Oaks · Post by **Four Oaks** » Sun May 07, 2006 12:32 pm

It's probably just normal dandrough like you or I would get, so I wouldn't worry about it. If it dosen't clear up in a few weeks I'd ask your vet for some conditioner or something to help moisterize her skin, or use some tips from here.