While many dog health issues may go unnoticed until they have manifested as painful, some health problems are very apparent in the form of a mangy, spotty fur coat. Unhealthy dog fur, in the form of hair loss or thinning as well as skin eruptions, can be a sign of larger problems that most often can be tackled with a dietary change or dog supplement.
Sometimes loss of fur can be caused by an allergy or irritation, not related to diet (i.e. if your dog fancies rolling in fluffy though fiberous insulation). Matting (think dredlocks) on the other hand can often-times be ’solved’ with proper grooming, either by the owner occasionally taking a brush to the dog’s fur or taking the pup to a professional groomer. There are mobile groomers in many areas as well who bring all grooming accoutrements (i.e. bath, clipping, etc.) right to your home. If taking these precautions to both properly groom your dog, and to make sure they aren’t getting mixed up with insulation or other allergic-response triggering environments then the cause of their lackluster coat may be rooted in a dietary insufficiency.
Dog fur problems such as dandruff and shedding may also be solved by the addition of missing nutrients to your dog’s diet. Dog coat supplements can be administered in the form of a liquid that’s added to the dog food (i.e. flax seed oil), and there are also dog supplements to help the health of their fur available in the form of treats or (the more difficult) capsules. The essential Omega fatty acids 3, 6 and 9 are most often suggested to help heal dog’s fur and skin, though there are other supplements available. Brazil nuts and Flax Seed Oil have also been recommended for the treatment of dog’s fur problems. It is imperative that any nutrient supplementation be reviewed with your dog’s veterinarian, as should your dog’s diet so that it’s best tailored for their specific health needs.
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