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Skin Conditions in Pets

What Causes Skin Conditions in Dogs? (courtsey of Hillspet.com)

Your veterinarian may recommend tests to identify the exact reason for your pet's skin condition. Common causes may include:

Allergies

 Your pet may be allergic to either food or environmental factors like dust, pollen or mold.
Parasites Fleas, lice and mites can all cause mild to severe skin irritation.
Hormonal
Imbalances		 Pets with too much or too little of certain hormones are prone to skin problems.
Infections Bacterial infections can cause skin problems.

The Importance of Nutrition
The food your pet eats plays an important role in his or her overall health and well-being. Balanced nutrition is an essential part of an active, healthy lifestyle. When your pet has a skin condition, it's even more important to feed the right food.

How can the right food help?
Some skin conditions can be cleared up quickly, while others need lifelong management. The good news is, most pets with skin conditions can be helped if you feed the right food, even if the cause of the condition is not dietary. Some important nutrients that can help heal protect your pet's skin include:

Protein
High-quality protein provides the building blocks for natural cell repair. Feeding unique protein sources, such as venison or duck, can also help reduce reaction in pets with a food allergy or intolerances to more common ingredients.

Essential Fatty Acids
A food containing high levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, found naturally in fish oil, will help nourish and protect your pet's skin to prevent dryness.

Antioxidants
Vitamin E and other antioxidants are vital in helping to maintain your pet's healthy immune system, and protect it from cellular oxidation caused by free radicals.

Combining these nutrients in a single pet food provides a convenient way to manage your pet's skin condition.

Does my pet have a skin condition?
Your pet's skin should be smooth and soft with no flaking, redness or signs of irritation. It should be neither too dry nor too oily and have no areas of hair loss. For an accurate diagnosis and treatment options, always consult your veterinarian.
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FRONTLINE PLUS® for Dogs

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FRONTLINE® SPRAY for cats and dogs 

For the treatment and prevention of flea infestations, flea allergy dermatitis and an aid in the control of ticks in dogs and for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations in cats.

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Hills Science Diet Dog Sensitive Skin

Hills Science Diet Dog Sensitive Skin

Your dog doesn't have to have dry, itching, or flaking skin. Science Diet™ Sensitive Skin was specially created to promote healthy skin and coat in just 30 days! Increased levels of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids nourish the skin and replenish the skin's essential oils.

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Hills Prescription Feline Z/D Low allergen

Hills Prescription Feline Z/D Low allergen

Hills Prescription Feline Z/D Low allergen . Helps pets with food allergy and food intolerance.

Available in formulas for both Cats and Dogs,z/d Low Allergen effectively controls allergic reactions to food, and relieves your pet's skin or digestive discomfort.It provides a complete and affordbale long-term feeding solutionAdverse reaction to food

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Royal Canin CANINE VETERINARY DIET – DRY - Skin Support

Royal Canin CANINE VETERINARY DIET – DRY - Skin Support

Skin Support: Dermatosis and hair loss

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Royal Canin FELINE VETERINARY DIET – WET - Sensitivity Control Chicken (12 x Pouch) 100g

Sensitivity Control: adverse reaction to food Dry Diet

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Royal Canin FELINE VETERINARY DIET – DRY - Hypoallergenic

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Hypoallergenic: adverse reaction to food Dry Diet

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Royal Canin FELINE VETERINARY DIET – DRY - Sensitivity Control

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(Feline) Sensitivity Control: adverse reaction to food Dry Diet

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