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. I was not alarmed at first as I thought it was just merely caused by the dryness in the house during the winter months. But it never cleared up. It even got worse. Animal Pain Relief

When doing our usual snuggling routine together while watching the evening news each night, she seemed to jump off my lap every now and then to scratch, settle down, then respond to another itch again. It is really hard to get a full-night’s sleep if your baby is suffering from pain!

At Heidi’s appointment, I mentioned her irritation to our veterinarian, Dr. Ava Frick and she asked me 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.

Ruling out those possibilities, Dr. Frick and I then discussed on how essential fatty acids are important to a dog’s healthy coat. Although I thought I was making the best choices when purchasing her food and treats, I was quite worried about the possibility of Heidi having deficiency in her diet.

I discovered about healthy fats that are essential in maintaining a dog’s coat in good shape Low-quality commercial dog food do not provide the proper nutrients to support healthy skin and coat. Improperly balanced homemade dog foods often lack proper nutrition, as well.

Omega-3 is also beneficial for a dog’s skin because of its anti-inflammatory effects. They are helpful for dogs with allergies or other inflammatory skin diseases. They are helpful as they reduce itchiness since most dogs’ skin irritate due to excessive scratching.

Dr Frick suggested some changes to Heidi’s diet, including the 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, 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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