Dogs with healthy skin and coat have a positive shine about them. It is easy to keep your dog’s skin clean and healthy and his coat shiny. With good nutrition and regular grooming your dog will have a glowing appearance!
Healthy dog skin should be flake free and without redness, irritation, itchiness, parasites and lumps. There should also be no hair loss in a healthy dog.
Some common dog skin problems include flea bites, sores and scabbing or bleeding, swelling, redness and itchiness. Dogs can also get dandruff just like humans.
Parasites such as fleas and ticks commonly cause skin conditions in dogs. They will itch the dog which therefore begins scratching itself and eventually pierces the skin which can lead to infections.
vDogs can display skin allergies just as humans can. It is common for a dog to be allergic to fleas but also possible for it to be caused by certain grasses or foods. Your vet will be able to conduct tests to determine the cause of the allergic reaction in your dog.
Demodex mange and sarcoptic mange are mites which are commonly found on dogs and which can cause severe skin irritation. These can be seen under a microscope by your vet. Hair loss can also result due to mites so if you notice hair loss on your dog, it should be straight off to the vet for an examination.
Certain shampoos may also cause a reaction in dogs. Dogs should only be washed with quality dog shampoo, not with human shampoo. Your vet or vet nurse will be able to advise on certain shampoos which are suitable for your dog and even anti dandruff shampoos are available for dogs with dry skin.
As with humans, the quality of a dog’s skin is also relative to diet and exercise. A healthy dog will display healthy skin so regular intake of raw meat and chicken bones is essential as is regular daily exercise to assist with circulation of blood to the skin.
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