Flaking, redness, or sudden shedding can signal allergies or a skin issue worth mentioning at your next visit.
Your dog's coat is one of the best windows into their overall health. Flaking, redness, persistent scratching, a dull coat, or shedding that seems heavier than usual can all signal allergies, a skin infection, or a nutritional gap.
Keep a note of when the changes started, whether they seem seasonal, and whether anything in your dog's routine has changed — new food, new treats, a new laundry detergent, or more time outdoors. Those details help your veterinarian narrow down the cause quickly.
Share what you've noticed at your next appointment. Groomers see coats up close on a regular basis and can often flag small changes worth asking your vet about.