Essential Fatty Acids Are Significant To Your Dog’s Health

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. In fact, it got worse. Pet Pain Relief

Heidi usually sleeps next to me at night but the irritation made her reach the point to scratching excessively until it woke me up. When your baby is suffering in pain, it is really difficult to get a full-night’s sleep.

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. Although both are common reasons for a dog to incur skin irritation, but I use a very mild shampoo and do not bathe Heidi that often.

As I am diligent about preventing fleas from ever becoming a problem, it is out of the question. 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.

With those possibilities out of the way, Dr. Frick and I had an interesting discussion about how essential fatty acids are the key 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 You cannot get the proper nutrients that will support healthy skin and coat from low-quality commercial dog food. Improperly balanced homemade dog foods often lack proper nutrition, as well.

Omega-6 is responsible in keeping the dog’s coat shine and luster as it replaces the oils in the skin. They are good aids for dogs suffering from allergies or other inflammatory skin diseases. They are helpful as they reduce itchiness since most dogs’ skin irritate due to excessive scratching.

Dr Frick suggested some changes to Heidi’s diet, including the addition of supplements. She was actually right when she told me that I would be seeing improvements on Heidi’s skin and coat within six weeks of starting Omega-3 supplementation.

My dog’s skin and coat are more beautiful than ever. And the best thing about it, Heidi’s irritation that led her to scratching like crazy finally stopped. Pet Chiropractic