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Natural Treatments for Dog Skin Problems

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Dog skin problems manifest as dry, flaky or itchy skin, a dull coat and odor. There may be underlying health problems: dogs who suffer from yeast overgrowth or malnutrition can have skin problems. Dog allergies, too, can result in itchy, inflamed skin and hair loss.

How To Improve Your Dog's Skin

Feed the highest quality diet possible. Commercial dog foods often contain fillers, additives and allergenic ingredients like corn, wheat and soy. Read labels carefully and choose a brand that lists a named meat as its primary ingredients.
Provide an Essential Fatty Acid or EFA supplement. These supplements contain omega-3 and -6 oils to promote healthy skin and coat.
Add a probiotic. Probiotics balance the good bacteria in your dog's intestinal tract. This improves digestion and makes food more bioavailable to your dog. She'll get more nutrition out of every meal.
Groom regularly. A thorough, deep brushing stimulates the skin and removes dead hair and skin.

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