Nourishing Your Dog's Coat and Skin: The Best Foods for Healthy Fur.

Your dog’s fur reflects their overall health, not just their appearance. A glossy, shiny coat shows that your furry companion is getting the right nutrients for their skin and fur. The food your dog eats plays a vital role in keeping their coat and skin healthy. Certain foods can make a big difference. Here, I’ll share the best foods that can enhance your dog’s coat and skin health, along with the essential minerals and vitamins found in these foods.

1. Salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for maintaining healthy skin and coat in dogs. These fatty acids help reduce inflammation, enhance skin elasticity, and boost coat shine. Salmon also provides vitamin B12, which aids in cell formation and supports healthy skin and coat.

2. Flaxseed is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for my skin and coat health. It also has fiber that helps with digestion and overall health.

3. Eggs give me protein and biotin, which are essential for my skin and coat. Biotin, also called vitamin B7, makes my coat better and keeps my skin healthy. Eggs also provide vitamin A, which helps my cells grow and repair.

4. Sweet potatoes have beta-carotene that turns into vitamin A in my body. Vitamin A is key for my skin and coat health because it helps with cell production and repair. Sweet potatoes also contain fiber, which is good for digestion and overall health.

5. Blueberries are full of antioxidants that protect the skin and coat from damage. They also have vitamin C that is great for skin health. 

6. Spinach is another good choice because it is full of vitamins and minerals like A, C, and K, which can help improve skin and coat quality. 

7. Pumpkin is rich in beta-carotene that turns into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is important for skin and coat health. Plus, pumpkin has fiber that aids digestion and keeps your pet healthy.

8. Oatmeal is a healthy whole grain that can benefit your pet’s skin and coat. It’s full of fiber that helps with digestion and removing toxins from their body. Oatmeal also has omega-6 fatty acids that keep the skin’s natural oils in balance and support a shiny coat.

Minerals and vitamins found in these foods are crucial for keeping your dog’s skin and coat healthy. Omega-3 fatty acids like EPA and DHA reduce inflammation and make their coat shiny. Vitamin A helps with cell repair, vitamin C is good for skin health, biotin improves coat quality, and fiber aids digestion.

In summary, giving your dog a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals is vital for a healthy coat and skin. Foods like salmon, flaxseed, eggs, sweet potatoes, are great options to include in their diet.

Bathing and How often to bath your pets.

Bathing is very integral part of every one of us including our beloved pets. It keeps them Healthy and also it keeps their skin and coat healthy. Most of our dogs can’t keep calm. They have a habit of exploring everything around them in accordance with freedom given to them. Dogs have a habit in particular, they tend to leave their scent wherever they go. For that they will rub their body against the wall or any other object and this process they accumulate dirt and other particulates. In order to keep them away from this and make them feel free as well bathing becomes an important grooming practice. 

Usually, it is recommended a bath twice a week but it may vary accordance with dogs’ daily schedule, for example if a dog is going for swimming regularly than he only needs bath with just water and drying, Bathing helps them to remove loose hairs, dirt, other particulates etc. Before going for a bath, a general skin and coat examination is recommended for any skin infections or occurrence of any tick and flea infection or any kind of injury. If everything is normal then one should go for a mild shampoo and conditioner. If you find any kind of signs of infection or infestation then its in best interest of pest to approach a veterinarian and go for proper advice of the expert. 

Bathing frequency depends on many reasons like:

- Weather condition

- Lifestyle of a dog (Hunting dog/ Family dog/ Swimming dog)

- Medical Condition

- Breed

In winters it’s better to give bath every 15-20 days with Luke warm water. In winters its important to dry the coat with Hair Dryer to ensure complete drying. But if dogs get dirty then instead of using water one can opt for Dry shampoo or Foaming shampoo which do not require water and can be done using wet towel.  In summer season its better to bathe your dog twice a week time. The time may vary according to lifestyle of the dog. We will have separate blog on lifestyle and bathing correlations. 

In case of any medical condition, one should visit a veterinarian and take recommendations and treatment (if any) from him. 

Regarding "Breed" we will have a separate blog as it’s a huge topic on its own. 

COMMON PROBLEMS IN EYES

Cataracts

Cataract in Dogs is usually hereditary in nature but can also be caused because of injury. A diabetic

dog is more prone to cataracts. Cataract can be in static for or it might increase with time. If cataract

covers less than 30 % of lens than it might not cause any harm but once it spread to more than 60 %

of lens than dog become visually impaired. Cataract usually progresses because of many factors like

breed of dog, type of cataract, age or presence of diseases like diabetes.

Breeds which are prone to hereditary cataracts are Labrador retriever, Cocker Spaniel, Poodle,

Welsh springer spaniel, Boston terrier etc.

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Treatment

If cataract id suspected in dog than it must be taken to a Veterinarian for Eye examination and

understanding the level of vision impairment. Cataract can be removed by a surgical procedure

called Phacoemulsification which is similar to what is performed in humans. In this process the

cloudy part is removed from the eye. This process is usually performed when dog finds difficulty in

vision.

Dry eye

Also known as Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), in this condition the tear gland in inflamed and is

unable to produce the normal amount of tears thus making eyes dry. Because of less or not tear the

eyes are not lubricated and becomes unhealthy. Dry eye can be caused because of many reasons

but mainly it is associated with disorder of immune system. In certain breeds this condition can be

very painful and if left unattended than it can worsen. In order to diagnose these condition early

stages, regular eye examination is important.

Symptoms:

 Discharge around eye

 Rubbing or pawing at the eye and face

 Frequent eye infections

 Blinking of eye

 Red eye

Breeds at Risk:

Cocker Spaniel, Shih tzu, Pug, English bull dog, Yorkshire terrier etc

Treatment

If any of the symptoms are suspected than please contact local veterinarian for confirmatory

diagnosis. Once diagnosed the veterinarian usually recommend a good eye drop to keep the eyes

moist and lubricated. Vet might recommend antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs in case of any

infection.

Apart from medication owner should also clean the eyes regularly with cotton swabs or soft and

clean wipes.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma in dogs is caused because of insufficient drainage of fluid from the eye. Because of this a

pressure is build up inside the eye that leads to damages in optic nerve and retina. Glaucoma is

usually inherited called as primary glaucoma or it may be caused because of another eye conditions

like cataracts or renal detachments.

Symptoms:

 Change in pupil size

 Pupil become unresponsive to light

 Sticky discharge from eye

 Squinting and blinking of eye 

Breeds at risk-

Beagle, Cocker spaniel, Pug , Labrador Retriever, Siberian husky, Boston Terrier, Basset Hound etc

Treatment

If symptoms are detected than dog must be taken to veterinarian for confirmatory diagnosis. Vet will

identify whether the condition is because of primary or secondary glaucoma and accordingly

medication is given. Medications are usually given to reduce the pressure inside the eye. If condition

extreme than Vet might also suggest for laser therapy or surgery.

Conjunctivitis/eye infection

Conjunctivitis can be caused because of virus or bacteria. In this condition pink area under the eyelid

becomes inflamed and infected. It might be noninfectious in nature but during treatment the infected

dog must be kept away from other pets at home.

Symptoms:

 Discharge from eye

 Red and inflamed eye

 Blinking or squinting of eye

 Pawing or rubbing of eye

 Swollen eyelid which leads to partial closure of eyes

Breeds at risk-

Maltese, Shih Tzu, Poodles, Lhasa apso and other breeds with long hairs

Treatment

Upon identification of any of the symptoms a dog must be taken to a veterinarian for confirmation.

Conjuctivitis might be non-infectious and causes irritation to the dog. Depending upon the severity of

condition Veterinarian might recommend Anti-inflammatory drug or Antibiotic. Regular cleaning and

washing of eye is also very important for fast recovery.

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Dog Ear Cleaning

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                  EAR CLEANING 

Ear cleaning is one of the most important parts of dog grooming. Regular ear examination is necessary in

dogs as it helps in identification of any kind of injury or infection in early stages. Regular examination

helps one access the cleanliness in dog’s ear canal and need for cleaning the ear. Some breeds are more

prone to ear infection thus require special attention for ear checking. While examination any kind of

discharge or odor might suggest the presence of infection in ear. If there is any kind of inflammation,

redness, swelling or pain then consult a local veterinarian before initiating cleaning process.

As you all know the ear canal ends with ear drum and have complex structure which makes it difficult to

expel any stuck object without any assistance. Any foreign object in dog’s ear can be an irritant and a

source of future infection.

For ear cleaning one can use a good quality ear cleaner. If the ear is having any inflammation or injury

than do not use cleanser containing Hydrogen peroxide and alcohol as it may cause irritation in ear

canal. If veterinarian find any kind of ear infection, than he can recommend cleanser having anti-fungal

or anti-bacterial properties.

Apart from good quality cleanser you may need cotton swabs, gauge and some treats for cleaning ear.

Do not use Cotton bud or cotton tip for cleaning as it may cause damage to ear bud. It may further push

the debris in ear canal.

- Step-by-Step Guide for Ear Cleaning

1. Make your dog sit in front of you with rear leg placed between your legs. For large breeds make

your dog stand sidewise near wall and rear end in the corner of room and stand on one of the

side.

2. Hold the ear flap vertically so that ear canal can be observed. Use other hand to hold ear

cleaning solution.

3. Apply some ear cleaning solution in dog ear. Do not put the tip of bottle in the ear. After

applying the cleaning solution clean the tip using cotton swabs to prevent spread of harmful

bacteria or fungus.

4. Keeping ear flap vertically, gently massage the base of the ear for 30-40 seconds. This will help

spread of cleaning solution in the ear and break the debris.

5. Use cotton ball and gauze to wipe away debris from inner part of the ear flap. Allow the dog to

shake his head which will allow the remaining ear solution and debris to move out of canal to

the outer opening of the ear. Use cotton ball to remove the debris from outer canal.

6. Provide treat to the dog and wait for minutes before repeating the same process with other

ear.

7. If any pain, swelling or injury is observed then stop the process and consult your veterinarian

immediately.

Dr. ashish arya