Some of the causes of dry skin can be caused by weather conditions and the type of food that your pet is feed.A healthy dogs coat and pets fur can be the results of proper food and grooming.

Dogs with dander

In winter a pet may have free access in and out of a heated room via a pets door.

If your dog or pet is allowed to have free access to your home in winter and during cold weather it is possible that the constant change in temperature may create a dry skin or dander problem for your dog or pet, and a possible trip to the vetinarian clinic.

Pets with dander

To prevent or help control skin and fur condition such as dander it is best to bath your dog as little as possible during winter or cold snaps to prevent the loss of natural oils in the dogs fur.
Brush your dogs fur often to remove any dead hairs and dander.

Food and a dogs fur

Food and the nutrition that it contains will help in maintaining a healthy pets fur. In winter the food that your dog should receive will be higher in nutritional content than in the warmer weather.

When washing your pet use a moisturizing shampoo and rinse formulated for dogs.
Do not use any shampoo products designed for humans as these products may be too harsh for your dogs skin.

Food and a dogs coat

During winter feed your pet with a good quality food and consult with a vetinarian about the additional use of fatty acid supplements which can give your dog a healthier, glossier fur coat.

A warm and dry dog kennel or dog house must be supplied for your pet if it to be housed outside during winter.
If snow or extremely cold weather is present place the dogs food bowl inside the pets heated shelter.
A heater can be used to keep your pet warm on cold days. Quality heaters for dogs and pets can be found at this heater web site. The heaters are safe and silent.

Food and a pets fur

Feeding your pet the correct food will encourage a healthy fur coat.
Poor food can cause your pet to become undernourished and cause skin problems. Skin problems and poor hair quality in dogs and pets can also be symptoms of an internal ailment affecting your dog.

1.. Kidneys 2.. liver 3.. adrenal or thyroid glands may be responsible for a persistent fur or skin problems.
If you notice any of the following conditions or if the initial skin problem persists for more than a week, consult with your vetinarian about possible treatment for your pet.

Pets and dander

Dander is an obvious problem with a dogs fur. Other signs of an illness in your pet may be a skin irritation, including redness, bumps and rashes or open sores of any kind. Excessive fur loss, either in concentrated patches or all over the dogs body. Dull or dry fur that pulls out easily. Your dog is constantly licking its paws or rubbing its face.

A veterinarians advice should be obtained when you are unsure as to the well being of your pet.

dogs and dander

Pet health and animal vet sheets have been provided free for your personal use.
A web site with veterinary help is www.vetinarian.com. The pet care sheets have come from a variety of professional sources but they should only be used as a general guide to help you understand your pets health.
They should not be used as a substitute for proper vetinarian advice.