I got concerned on my five-year-old Maltese, Heidi’ dry and flaky coat as it was not the usual full and silky. Her condition did not alarm me at first because I thought it was just caused from the dryness in the house during the winter months. But it never cleared up. It even got worse. Pet Pain Relief
Heidi sleeps right next to me each night, and her irritation got to the point where she was waking up to scratch so vigorously that it awakened me. It is really hard to get a full-night’s sleep if your baby is suffering from pain!
Dr. Ava Frick, our veterinarian asked me if I might possibly be bathing Heidi too often or using the wrong shampoo during Heidi’s appointment when I mentioned about her irritation. 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.
Fleas were out of the question, as I am diligent about preventing them from ever becoming a problem. She only goes outside to play a bit each day and relieve herself and I am cautious enough to have the yard treated in order to prevent fleas.
Having those possibilities ruled out, Dr. Frick and I had an interesting discussion regarding how essential fatty acids are necessary to a dog’s healthy coat. I was worried about the possibility of Heidi having some sort of deficiency in her diet, although I thought I was making the best choices when purchasing her food and treats.
I discovered about healthy fats that are essential in maintaining a dog’s coat in good shape Low-quality commercial dog food do not provide the proper nutrients to support healthy skin and coat. The same thing with improperly balanced homemade dog foods, they often lack proper nutrition.
Dog’s skin benefit from Omega-3 for its anti-inflammatory effects. They are helpful for dogs with allergies or other inflammatory skin diseases. They can also reduce itching, which is great since many dogs irritate their skin even further by 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.
Now, my dog’s skin and coat are more splendid than ever. Best of all, Heidi no longer deals with irritation that led her to excessive scratching. Pet Chiropractic
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