How to Prevent Dog Dry Skin
Posted on 2010 under Dog Skin and Coat, Dogs, Puppies | 3 Comments18 Mar
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An expert can ascertain the general health of a pet simply by keenly observing the skin and coat. Dry skin tends to spoil the glossy coat and often leads to excessive itching and scratching in pets.
Before you do anything about it, it is advisable that you ensure that the dry skin and the resultant itching is not a result of parasitic infection, immune mediated diseases, allergy or bacterial and fungal infection. Such disorders require immediate attention of a veterinarian and are better treated systematically.
Conditions like dog or cat dandruff, flaking dry skin and canine or feline acne can be addressed with diet supplements, healthy nutritional diet and medication.
Winter dries human skin, especially hands and feet and we need to keep the skin moist by applying different sorts of crèmes and lotions. Just like humans, dogs too face skin problems during winters. To ensure that your dog’s coat and skin remains in good condition you need to remember certain basic aspects of dog skin and coat care.
* Dogs do not need a daily bath with soap or shampoo. Excessive use of soap and shampoo can turn the skin dry.
Bathe your dog only to keep him clean. Human shampoos are too harsh for dogs. Use only mild shampoos meant specifically for dogs and buy only a known brand.
* Rinse the coat with a moisturizer after every bath.
* Dead hair and dander need to be removed from a dog’s coat. Regular brushing will ensure a coat free from extraneous substances.
* Consult with your veterinarian and discuss your dog’s diet. Ensure that you are feeding him the right amount of fatty acids and other ingredients necessary for good skin and coat.
* Stay away from cheap dog food since these are not likely to contain adequate amounts of fatty acids and a lack of adequate amounts of fatty acids can result in dry skin. To be safe, buy only reputed brands of dog food. If you are looking to change your brand or try a new brand of dog food, read the label carefully to ensure that it has all the nutrients that are required for healthy growth of your dog.
* You can also search the market for nutritional supplements that have the required nutritional components that keep the dog skin healthy and looking good.
Dog skin problems are almost always related to bad nutrition and physical problems. A dry skin will cause excessive canine or feline hair loss and can give an abhorring appearance to the pet.
Basically a healthy skin comes from a healthy body. If your dog is healthy within, his skin and coat are bound to be lush and shiny. Feed your dog with natural foods after consultation with your veterinarian.
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by Jen @ Retinol A blog, on August 24 2009 @ 1:24 am
This is so especially true for shar peis! I had one and their coats are really hard to take care of. I found that lamb meal and rice dog food out of all things helped the coat. The veterinarian recommended it to me. You can get it mostly anywhere I think Iams makes it.