How to take care of your pet's skin

It is important to take care of your pet's skin and coat to prevent them from skin infections and for their overall health. Dr. B. Nagarajan; MVSc, PhD; Chief Veterinary Officer, Ballo Multispeciality Pet Clinic, Chennai offers skincare tips for pets.

Published on: Jun 15, 2022 7:15 PM IST

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Just like humans, cats and dogs need a good skincare regimen too as this can impact their overall health. Dr. B. Nagarajan; MVSc, PhD; Chief Veterinary Officer, Ballo Multispeciality Pet Clinic, Chennai says the skin of humans, cats and dogs is much thinner than human skin. Every pet's skin is different, just like ours. Dr Nagarajan says cats and dogs can suffer from a large variety of skin problems caused by allergies, parasites, bacterial and fungal infections, metabolic issues, and immune disorders. Here's how we can take care of their skin and coat. (Pixabay)

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Regular grooming sessions at home are the foundation of good pet skincare. Brush your pet as needed to remove tangles and dirt, and check for scabs, dry skin, and pimples on their skin. If your dog's skin has folds, gently clean and dry them every day or two. (Pixabay)

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Examine your dog's ears from time to time, especially after a swim. Examine the paw pads for cracks and dryness between the toes, and check sure they appear clean and health (Pixabay)

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Further steps to smooth and soften skin include baths when needed, using a gentle vet-approved shampoo. If you are at the park and the pet gets a cut or scrape, attend to it as soon as you get home (Pixabay)

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Dry skin in pets can be treated by using pet shampoos and conditioners that help with dry skin and Omega 3 fatty acid supplements when taken for a long time, can help reduce the problem of dry skin. (Pixabay)

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Natural Home Remedies like using Apple Cider Vinegar Spray is also beneficial for pet’s skin. A mixture of 50% water and 50% apple cider vinegar can help relieve the pet's skin from irritation and allergies. Coconut oil can help pets with skin allergies because of its antifungal and antibacterial characteristics. Allergies, bug bites, and other illnesses can all benefit from it. Frozen, hard coconut oil may be the ideal application method when applied to the affected areas (Pixabay)