I got concerned on my five-year-old Maltese, Heidi’ dry and flaky coat as it was not 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. Horse Pain Relief
Heidi sleeps next to me every night but her irritation reached the point that she scratch so intensely and wake me up. When your baby is suffering in pain, it is really difficult to get a full-night’s sleep.
When I mentioned Heidi’s irritation to our veterinarian, Dr. Ava Frick, at Heidi’s appointment, she asked if I might possibly be bathing Heidi too often or using the wrong shampoo. Both are common reasons for a dog to experience skin irritation, however I use a very mild shampoo and do not bathe Heidi too often.
Since I am sensitive on preventing fleas from ever becoming a problem, it is ruled out. I am careful to have the yard treated in order to prevent fleas and that she only goes outside to play a bit each day and relieve herself.
Ruling out those possibilities, Dr. Frick and I then discussed on how essential fatty acids are important 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. Improperly balanced homemade dog foods often lack proper nutrition, as well.
Omega-6 is important for a dog’s coat to have shine and luster because it replaces oils in the skin. They are beneficial to dogs with allergies or other inflammatory skin diseases. They are helpful as they reduce itchiness since most dogs’ skin irritate due to 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.
Now, my dog’s skin and coat are more splendid than ever. And, best of all, Heidi doesn’t have to deal with the irritation that led her to scratch so often that it seemed like it was driving her crazy. Animal Chiropractic