Itching and scratching is a pretty normal thing for a pet to do, but if your pet has a consistent itch they may be suffering from an allergic skin condition.
Research has confirmed that the food/diet your dog eats can have a major bearing on their skin.
Skin allergies are extremely common with up to 40 per cent of all pets having problems associated with the skin.
According to Dr Didier-Noël Carlotti, a leading animal dermatologist, minimising the effects of an allergic reaction, irrespective of the allergen, is the most important first step to quickly alleviate the animal's symptoms and discomfort.
"Antioxidants and omega-3s are useful - along with specific therapy, such as flea-control and allergen specific immunotherapy - for combating the dermal effects of flea bite hypersensitivity and environmental allergens respectively; while food sensitivity is best tackled with a food source to which the animal has not been previously exposed," said Dr Carlotti.
This means it's important when choosing a diet, it should encompasses all of these elements (antioxidants, omega-3s) regardless of what the skin condition of your dog may be.
Additionally, high levels of omega-6 fatty acids are important in maintaining a glossy coat in pets. A diet filled with antioxidants can also protect all body cells against the damaging effects of free radicals (especially the skin), as well as environmental pollution and ultraviolet radiation.
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