My five-year old Maltese, Heidi got me concerned with her skin seemed dry and flaky and her coat not seemed as the usual full and silky. Initially, I was not that troubled much for I thought it was just because of the dryness in the house during the winter months. However, it never totally cleared up. It even got worse. Horse Pain Relief

Heidi sleeps next to me every night but her irritation reached the point that she scratch so intensely and wake me up. It is really hard to get a full-night’s sleep if your baby is suffering from 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. Both are common reasons for a dog to experience skin irritation, however I use a very mild shampoo and do not bathe Heidi too 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.

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 quite worried about the possibility of Heidi having deficiency in her diet albeit I have the thinking of making the best choices when buying her food and treats.

I have learned that healthy fats are essential in keeping a dog’s coat in good shape. The proper nutrients to support healthy skin and coat is not provided by low-quality commercial dog food. The same thing with improperly balanced homemade dog foods, they often lack proper nutrition.

Omega-6 is important for a dog’s coat to have shine and luster because it replaces 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 provided some changes to Heidi’s diet, which includes addition of supplements. She told me to expect for some improvements on Heidi’s skin and coat within six weeks of starting Omega-3 implementation and she was right.

Now, my dog’s skin and coat are more splendid than ever. And the best thing about it, Heidi’s irritation that led her to scratching like crazy finally stopped. Animal Chiropractic