Dry Skin

Seborrhoea is a sign, not a diagnosis — and in most dogs something else is driving it. A clear guide to flaking, greasy coats and persistent odour: what causes it, what topical care genuinely achieves, and the warning signs that mean a vet visit rather than a bath.

The coat changes in autumn and it is measurable. The claim that cold air and central heating dry out canine skin has never actually been measured in dogs. Here is what genuinely goes wrong between September and February, and what to do about each of it.