Essential Fatty Acids Are Significant To Your Dog’s Health
Writing by Admin on Monday, 22 of February , 2010 at 12:39 am
My five-year old Maltese, Heidi got me concerned with her skin seemed dry and flaky and her coat not seemed as the usual full and silky. Initially, I was not that troubled much for I thought it was just because of the dryness in the house during the winter months. However, it never totally cleared up. Actually, it even got worse. Pet Pain Relief
She seemed to jump off my lap every now and then to scratch, settle down, then respond to another itch again when doing our usual snuggling routine together while watching the evening news each night. It is really hard to get a full-night’s sleep if your baby is suffering from pain!
At Heidi’s appointment, I mentioned her irritation to our veterinarian, Dr. Ava Frick and she asked me if I might possibly be bathing Heidi too often or using the wrong shampoo. I use a very mild shampoo and do not bathe Heidi too often although both reasons are common for a dog to experience skin irritation.
Since I am sensitive on preventing fleas from ever becoming a problem, it is ruled out. She only goes outside to play for a bit each day and to relieve herself, and I am careful to have the yard treated in order to prevent fleas.
Ruling out those possibilities, Dr. Frick and I then discussed on how essential fatty acids are important to a dog’s healthy coat. Although I thought I was making the best choices when purchasing her food and treats, I was quite worried about the possibility of Heidi having deficiency in her diet.
I have learned that healthy fats are essential in keeping a dog’s coat in good shape. The proper nutrients to support healthy skin and coat is not provided by low-quality commercial dog food. Improperly balanced homemade dog foods often lack proper nutrition.
Omega-3 also provides benefits to dog’s skin for its anti-inflammatory effects. They are good aids for dogs suffering from allergies or other inflammatory skin diseases. They are great since they can also lessen itchiness as most dogs irritate their skin by excessive scratching.
Dr. Frick advised some modifications on Heidi’s diet, including the addition of supplements. She told me to expect for some improvements on Heidi’s skin and coat within six weeks of starting Omega-3 implementation and she was right.
My dog’s skin and coat are prettier than ever. And the best thing about it, Heidi’s irritation that led her to scratching like crazy finally stopped. Animal Chiropractic
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