Skin and Coat

Keys to a glowing, healthy coatThe condition of your pet's coat is a good indicator of whether or not he or she is in good health. Just like humans, pets can have allergies to foods, environmental factors and even flea bites. This sensitivity can cause dry, flaky skin, hot spots and a dull coat. Below are the keys to maintaining your pet's...

Hair loss in pets is most often caused by itching and skin diseases, but it may also be attributed to your pet's nutrition, organ function, blood flow, hormones, and behavior. To reduce your pet's hair loss:Add an omega 3 supplementFeed your pet a multivitamin with Omega 3 fatty acids, which may help restore your pet's skin health and reduce hair loss. Apply...

When cold weather arrives, your dog may experience dry skin or dandruff. Help promote the health of your dog's skin and coat with these three simple steps:Restore skin healthFeeding your dog a multivitamin with fatty acids may help to maintain healthy skin, coat, eyes, heart, and brain. Manage flaky and scaly skinColloidal oatmeal and aloe are helpful in promoting soft skin and...

Atopy (allergic dermatitis) is a clinical syndrome seen in cats. It involves your cat's hypersensitive reaction to inhaled allergens or to allergens absorbed through the skin. Feline allergies (atopy) is believed to be a genetically abnormal reaction to normal things in the environment. Common allergens include pollens, trees, grasses, dander, mold, dust mites, animal dander, and any other chemicals in the environment....

Incorporating Omega 3 fatty acids into your pet's diet can provide great results for your pet's overall well-being. Although some pets show results faster than others, typical results can take at least 3-4 months. After giving Omega 3 supplements, many pet owners notice a radiant and shiny coat, which is a common indicator of the Omega 3 fatty acids working to improve...

Causes of strong pet odorsHealthy pets typically do not have an offensive odor, but unhealthy pets often do. This means medical care can help resolve many odors. Pet odor is most often caused by bacteria and yeast metabolizing secretions, especially skin oils. Places where skin is moist and dark–mouth, ears, skin folds, and under the tail—have the highest concentration of yeast and...