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Thursday, September 28, 2017

Four Common Skin Problems in Dogs

Vets see a lot of dogs with skins problems. It is the most common complaint for dog pet parents. For dogs, skin is one of the organs most frequently affected by allergies. There is well over 100 different causes of canine skin problems. As a pet parent, it is difficult to determine just why your dog is red and/or itchy. Start with the basics. All you might to do is feed a high quality diet and use the right grooming products. If the basics does not solve your dog's problems, then consult with a vet for a more definitive diagnosis.



The cause of a skin disease is the underlying condition that creates skin problems for your dog companion. It could be something simple or something serious. It could be a surface infection or something far more serious. Common symptoms include itchiness, hot spots, hair loss and scaly skin. It is a frustrating problem for pet parents. For every itchy dog, there are many experiencing multiple causes. A vet will seek for the root cause before he or she can treat the symptoms.

The most common causes of skin disease fall into four distinct categories:

  1. infection
  2. parasites
  3. endocrine
  4. allergic disease 
Infections: There are multiple organisms that can cause disease in a dog's skin. Some are bacterial infections such as Staphylococcus, yeast infections such as Malassezia and fungus infections such as Dermatophytosis which causes ringworm. These infections can cause symptoms such as hair loss, itchiness or redness. A veterinarian can look at a sample of skin cells under the microscope or send hair to culture to determine which organism is causing the infection.

Parasites: Fleas and mites are common culprits leading to irritation and secondary infections when the itchiness becomes so unbearable dogs begin to chew away at their skin. Mange mites, fleas and ticks are more than a nuisance. The good news is once the offending parasites are identified treatment options are easily determined and can eliminate the problem.

Allergies: Does your dog lick and chew anywhere on his body? Dog allergies fall into 3 major categories, flea, food and environmental.

Endocrine: Disorders of the endocrine system can cause thickened, greasy skin while dogs suffering from Cushings may have a distinctive pattern of hair loss on the trunk. These symptoms are secondary to the root cause.

As a pet parent you can start by preventing parasite infections with the right medicines, work on the health from the inside out feeding your dog with a proper diet and adding fish oil supplements. Life's Abundance makes a high quality fish oil supplement for small dogs and cats.

Not All Pet Fish Oils are Created Equal

Regular supplementation of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) from fish oil can help support your companion animal’s healthy skin, coat, heart, brain eyes and joints. However, numerous supplements on the shelves today do not contain the optimal concentration of fish oil. In addition, many of these supplements are not tested by an independent laboratory to ensure purity and safety.

Ultra-Pure Fish Oil is Better

Our fish oils contain at least 30% EPA and DHA, an ideal concentration for the overall health of your dog or cat. The oil is in a triglyceride form, which is highly bioavailable and without added flavors so it has a natural taste that dogs and cats love.

Our liquid fish oil supplements are effortless to feed compared to gel capsules, which can be difficult to swallow and messy when rejected. The 2-oz. bottle has an easy-to-measure dropper and the 8-oz. bottle has an easy-to-use cup. (A triglyceride fish oil will not have any effect on the plastic dropper or measuring cup.)

Ultra-Pure Fish Oil offers outstanding value. For example, it cost only $.18 a day for a ten-pound cat and only $.37 a day for a 40-lb. dog on Autoship.

Dependable Quality

In its unpurified form, fish oil contains many environmental contaminants, some of which can be harmful to your pet’s health. To purify the oil takes many steps, each one adding to the cost of manufacturing. It is important to buy your fish oil from a company that not only says it purifies the oil, but one that is willing to share the test results from every batch made. It’s the surest way to know what you’re feeding is perfectly safe.

Ultra-Pure Fish Oil for pets are made in a human pharmaceutical facility … the same place as our Fish Oil for people. They are highly concentrated and ultra-pure. Like our Fish Oil for people, each bottle receives a nitrogen flush to remove oxygen from the bottle before it is sealed for ultra freshness. Plus, Ultra-Pure Fish Oils meet or exceed the highest standards in the industry for quality assurance. In fact, each batch of Ultra-Pure Fish Oil for pets is tested by an independent third-party organization (IFOS) and the results are posted right here so you can see the quality, concentration and purity that Ultra-Pure Fish Oil supplements offer.

Perhaps the best first line of defense a pet parent can do at  home is to use dog-appropriate shampoos and conditioners that do not strip the oils from the skin with harsh chemicals. I know the first time I used Life's Abundance Revitalizing Shampoo I noticed a change in my dog's appearance. The coat was shiner and silkier feeling to touch and there was less doggie smell. This shampoo has moisture activated odor neutralizers and also features a fresh scent that lingers for days after the bath.

The fresh scent is due to the organic herbal extracts that penetrate into the hair shaft and also promote a healthy coat. I could tell my dogs also enjoyed the bath itself as if receiving a bit more of pampering. The lingering scent is probably due to the kiwi and mango essences selected that also enhance the health of the skin. I really cannot say enough good about this shampoo. It is the best I ever used for my shih tzu. They are left smelling clean and fresh.


Unless otherwise recommended by your vet you should not bathe your dog more than once every 2 to 3 weeks. If your dog's coat needs some freshening in between baths, use Life's Abundance Bath Fresh Mist to neutralize odors and condition the skin and coat. Simply spray and brush into the coat. You will love the continual aroma of a fresh scent and your dog will enjoy being pampered.

Bath Fresh Mist
Bath Fresh Mist


Nothing is more satisfying than holding and petting a dog with a beautiful, soft coat with healthy skin and a clean fresh scent. You will love these products, and your dog will also love them.

Feed your dog a high quality diet and use the appropriate grooming products as your first line of defense. Also, supplement small dogs and cats with Life's Abundance Fish Oil.Treat your dog for common parasites and if skin problems persist, see your vet for a more detailed diagnosis.

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