“A big chunk of the issues we see are skin issues,” says Melissa Galech of Founders Veterinary Clinic in Brea, Calif. Though skin and coat conditions can come from a variety of causes, you can stock products to help boost the health of pets’ fur and skin.
Dog
Halo’s Dream Coat blend of cold-pressed virgin oils is packed with vitamins A, D and E to boost Rover’s immune system while enhancing his coat’s healthy glow.
In a chicken-flavored chewable tablet, PetNaturals combines the coat-glossing qualities of alpha-linolenic acid, EPA, DHA and gamma-linolenic acid.
Cat
De Botanica’s Sensitive Skin Pet Conditioning Shampoo with aloe vera, tea tree oil and vitamin E is formulated to be soothing to irritated pelts. Plus, it can be used on dogs, too.
Anti-inflammatory herbs add to the power of essential fatty acids and skin-specific vitamins and minerals in BiologicVet’s Skin&Coat formula. Online testimonials boast coat improvement within days.
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