Essential Fatty Acids Are Significant To Your Dog’s Health

I was concerned about my five-year-old Maltese, Heidi, because her skin seemed dry and flaky, and her coat did not seem as full and silky as usual. Initially, I was not that troubled much for I thought it was just because of the dryness in the house during the winter months. But it never cleared up. Actually, it even got worse. Animal 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. Oh, how difficult it is to get a full-night’s sleep when your baby is in 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. 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.

Fleas were out of the question, as I am diligent about preventing them from ever becoming a problem. 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.

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. Improperly balanced homemade dog foods often lack proper nutrition, as well.

Omega-6 is essential for a dog’s coat to have shine and luster as it is responsible in replacing the oils in the skin. 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 suggested some changes to Heidi’s diet, including the addition of supplements. She said that I should start to see some improvement in Heidi’s skin and coat within about six weeks of starting Omega-3 supplementation, and she was exactly right.

My dog’s skin and coat are prettier 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. Pet Chiropractic