Puppy Has Dry Skin Flakes. Sometimes called seborrhea, these flakes can cause itchiness in your dog, often getting bad enough to cause inflammation, redness, or irritation. Dry, flaky skin on dogs is a problem that pet owners frequently have to deal with.
The excess oil can irritate the skin and lead to flakiness and skin being shed in greater quantities than normal. You’ll notice your dog’s skin looks dry and possibly irritated or inflamed. It needs to be applied on a daily basis by either spraying or brushing it on.