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Bulldog Dandruff

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Question
Hi,

My 10 week old English Bulldog has little flakes falling from his fur seems like dandruff or dry skin it started right after i gave him his first bath,i used a sensative skin shampoo,is this normal? I have spent so much money going to the vet already because im paranoid that i dont want to go again if its not serious.please any advise will do.

Thank You!!
Nicole

Answer
There's no need to bathe a puppy this age at all unless he's gotten into something nasty. Avoid baths if at all possible. It takes all the natural oil out of their coat and now you have dry skin. Just let him be and brush him regularly. This will help put the oil back in his skin.