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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 did not clear up. Actually, it even got worse. Animal Pain Relief

Heidi sleeps right next to me each night, and her irritation got to the point where she was waking up to scratch so vigorously that it awakened me. Oh, how difficult it is to get a full-night’s sleep when your baby is in pain!

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. 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.

Since I am sensitive on preventing fleas from ever becoming a problem, it is ruled out. She only goes outside to play for a bit each day and to relieve herself, and I am careful 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 found out that healthy fats play a vital role in keeping a dog’s coat in good condition. Low-quality commercial dog food do not provide the proper nutrients to support healthy skin and coat. The same thing with improperly balanced homemade dog foods, they often lack proper nutrition.

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 helpful for dogs with 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 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.

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. Pet Chiropractic

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