The skin is an important immune organ with functions that include barriers against foreign antigens, sensory perception, reproduction and antimicrobial action. Amelia White, DVM, MS, DACVD, shares some of the important ways nutrition plays a role in dermatological diseases.
Source: Veterinary Practice News, August 2021. Link.
Scaling skin, alopecia, and skin infections may be the first indication of critical dietary deficiencies. Utilizing dietary supplements or diets formulated for skin health may be sufficient for the return of a shiny, healthy hair coat over the course of several months.” – Amelia White, DVM, MS, DACVD
INSIGHTS: When the overnight temperatures drop below 60oF, furnaces get turned on. By the third day of heated air, indoor humidity has often fallen by 20 percent or more signaling a change in skin care needs for ourselves and our pets.