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The Essential Dog Skin Supplement Guide
Administering a dog skin supplement to your dog is the best way
to ensure a shiny coat and healthy skin. The fatty acids inside
of these supplements will benefit your dog's skin in a number of
ways. All dogs can benefit from the right dog skin supplement.
In addition, dogs that have itchy skin will benefit from the
addition of the proper supplement.
The Importance of Fatty Acids
All dog skin supplements contain an abundance of fatty acids.
These acids are made up of polyunsaturated fats such as Omega-3s
and Omega-6s. While many animals (including dogs) can product a
number of fatty acids on their own, they cannot produce
"essential" fatty acids.
Essential fatty acids must be gained through proper diet.
This is why giving your dog a dog skin supplement is essential.
Dogs that are overweight may need additional fatty acids due to
the fact that "diet" dog food does not contain a large amount of
fat.
Dog Food That Contains Fatty Acids
Many large dog food companies have picked up on the fact that
dogs need to have essential fatty acids. This is why many dog
food brands are now advertising "increased Omega-3s!" or "a
large portion of Omega-6!"
However, the fatty acid that is inside of dog food is not
enough. In order for essential fatty acids to become useful,
they must be proportioned properly. While pet food companies may
add some extra fatty acids, your dog still needs a dog skin
supplement to improve skin health.
Omega-6 and Omega-3
Look for a dog skin supplement that contains both essential
fatty acids. Check supplement ingredient lists for the following
Omega-6 and Omega-3 acids.
Omega-6
- Linoleic acid
- Arachidonic acid
- Gamma linolenic acid
- Dihomogamma linolenic acid
Omega-3
- Alpha linolenic acid
- Eicosapentaenoic acid
- Docosahexaenoic acid
Most recommended brands of dog skin supplements will contain
an abundance of the Omega-6 and Omega-3 acids listed above. In
addition, look for supplements that also contain Vitamins A and
Vitamin E -- two vitamins that are important for healthy skin.
Recommended Dog Skin Supplements
While there are lots of dog skin supplements on the market, the
following supplements come highly recommended by dog care
professionals.
- Nordic Naturals Omega-3
- Evsco Select Full Spectrum Antioxidant
- Drs Foster and Smith
Dogs that have been itching prior to receiving supplements
should stop itching approximately three days after a dog
supplement has been administered. All dogs should have a
noticeably healthier coat within one week of administering a dog
skin supplement.
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