Does your dog have sensitive skin? Occasional or seasonal allergies?
These are topics worth exploring when it comes to your happy canine. The first step is to become aware of your dog’s skin. Pet parents often think of many aspects of their dog’s life, but don’t realize how important healthy skin is as well.
A dog’s skin is an important attribute of their overall health. A part of the immune system, it’s a natural barrier to germs. When your dog is dealing with sensitive skin, they aren’t experiencing optimal health.
Ask your vet about healthy skin habits for your type of canine.
How Outside Plays a Part
How’s the air quality in your area? It helps to check the pollen count in your area. Where are you taking walks? Grass, leaves, dust, pollen, dust mites, there’s no end of things that make it a good idea to support sensitive skin. Be aware of where you are walking your dog or allowing outside play. After a walk, take a damp towel and rub down your dog, especially the paws and feet. The outside choices you make for your dog will play a role in supporting their healthy skin.
Things You May Be Doing
Whether you have the type of dog who loves baths or heads for the hills when they sense it’s bath time, what you choose for your grooming products is important when it comes to sensitive skin. Get a shampoo that is pH balanced for dogs and free from all those things you should avoid in your own shampoo like parabens and sulphates. Don’t use human shampoo, because a dog’s skin is different and needs an appropriate shampoo.
How often are you bathing your dog? Once a month is a standard unless they are smelly or dirty. Don’t over-bathe. A certain amount of oil is needed to maintain healthy skin. Work with your groomer and vet to determine the right amount of bathing for your dog’s type of coat.
The Solution You Might Not Know
Omega SkinCare from Terry Naturally® Animal Health is sound support for canines with sensitive skin. It’s a specially formulated blend of fatty acids that combines organic flax, pumpkin, sunflower, and sesame oils with cod liver oil for the synergistic strength of omega 3, -6, and -9 plus EPA and DHA. In a clinical research study, dogs receiving supplemental omega fatty acids saw significant support for healthy skin, confirming the importance of these nutrients for optimal skin health. And Omega Skincare comes in a protective package to preserve the delicate oils and ensure their full potency for the best results.
Give Omega Skin Care to your dog daily for an easy way to support canine skin health for the weather ahead.