Correcting A Dog Dry Skin Problem

Treatment And Prevention Of Dog Dry Skin Problems!

Most dog owners recognize that their dog has dry skin by the dull, dry, brittle coat and flaky skin. Although this is the obvious, these classic symptoms can also be an indicator of larger problems:

•  Dry, Flaky Skin Due To A Poor Diet (Including Home Made Diets)
•  Allergies
•  Stress
•  Disease
•  Medications
•  Over Bathing

Fatty Acids

Most dogs that lack Essential fatty acids experience only mild symptoms such as dry skin and hair loss. On the other hand, a lack of these important nutrients can lead to many larger health problems, including skin rashes, eruptions, heart issues and arthritis just to name a few. Essential fatty acids have the ability to reduce inflammation which makes them vital for dogs suffering with allergies or arthritis.

The following are natural sources of Essential Fatty Acids. When possible use only organic cold pressed oil:

Omega 3

•  Salmon Oil
•  Flaxseed Oil (Some dogs are sensitive to Flaxseed)
•  Walnut Oil
•  Pumpkin Oil
•  Cod Liver Oil

Omega 6

•  Corn Oil
•  Sunflower Oil
•  Safflower Oil
•  Wheatgerm Oil

Essential fatty acids can be directly added to your dog's diet or in supplement form to heal his dry skin.

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