Until one has loved an animal,
a part of one's soul remains unawakened.
- Anatole France
Featured
Pet
Harlee
Breed: Jackshund
(Jack Russell x Dachshund )
Sex: Female
Age: 1 year old
Favourite Toy: Tennis balls and
anything with a squeaker
Favourite Treat: Did someone
say Chicken?
loves: To go running with her
owner Amy
loathes: The vacuum cleaner!
Tricks/Talents: Sit, stay, shake,
hi-five's, hi-ten's and fetch.
She loves learning new tricks!
I have a dog with very dry skin,
what can I use to improve this?
There are a few different causes that could be
responsible for your dogs dry skin such as the
environment or weather, over bathing, allergies,
parasites, fungus, poor nutrition that may lack
essential oils or fatty acids, or they can just have
sensitive skin prone to dryness.
Using a moisturising and soothing shampoo
and conditioner like Aloveen, Episoothe S or
Nutriderm is a good start. Do not bath the
dog too often as this can strip the natural oils
from the coat. Bathing once every 2-4 weeks is
sufficient. You could also add a skin and coat
supplement, that contains omega's 3, 6 & 9 as
well as essential fatty acids, to your dogs food.
Some suitable products to help improve dry skin
include Essential 6 for Dogs, Vets All Natural
Omega Blend and the Natural Animal Solutions
Skin Pack.
If the problem persists, or your dog becomes
very itchy or unwell you should contact your vet.
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please email us a good quality photo and your answers to
the above questions to mpm@vetnpetdirect.com.au
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