Skin, Coat & Paws
- April 08, 2024
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- April 07, 2024
As a pet parent, you are likely no stranger to dry dog skin. Picture this: Your beloved four-legged companion with constantly irritated skin, incessant scratching, leaving behind flakes in their coat, and perhaps even developing redness or hot spots. The telltale signs of dry dog skin can be as frustrating for your furry friend as they are for you. This is especially true if your dog sleeps with you! Any pet parent who has been awakened by the bed shaking from a scratching dog knows what I am talking about, right?
Understanding Dry Skin in Dogs
Before diving into the benefits of hemp dog shampoo, it's crucial to understand what causes dry skin in dogs. Dogs can have
- February 29, 2024
Spring is in the air and with the days getting longer we are able to spend that much needed time outdoors with our pets. However for some of us spring means allergies and we are not alone, dogs and cats can also suffer as a result of the increased pollen in the air at this time of year.
Although allergies can strike at any time of year and can be caused by a number of things including food, cleaning chemicals and dust mites, spring is a time when pet allergies can be at their worst and these allergies tend to be caused by outdoor triggers such as grasses, tree shrub, pollens, farm crops such as cereals, oil seed rape, mould spores and ragweed.
Unlike humans whose allergy symptoms are usually respiratory, symptoms to watch out for in dogs and cats are most often skin-related including itchiness,
- February 29, 2024
Allergies in dogs and cats are common with an array of symptoms; so what causes these symptoms and what changes could you make?
Allergies in dogs and cats are an abnormally intense / overreaction of the immune system to something that is normally harmless to the body, known as an allergen. Your pet may be born with sensitivities or for other pets, allergies are acquired over several years of continual exposure to the allergen.
Your pet, each day will also come across hundreds of harmless substances or particles, which are all part of the normal environment and which are not harmful. Under normal circumstances your pet’s immune system will recognise these and not see them as unwelcome invaders. However,
- February 29, 2024
Help Make Your Dog More Comfortable
Canine atopic allergies are becoming increasingly common. They are especially prevalent in younger dogs, but unfortunately can develop into a life-long chronic condition. This is because canine atopic allergies are often caused by environmental and seasonal allergen.
As a result, many dogs are constantly surrounded by the allergens that trigger their symptoms. These include dust mites, pollen, trees, flea bites, mould, grass and chemical cleaning products.
- February 29, 2024
Your dog has itchy, sore paws? So what can you do? At Healthful Pets we have a range of natural products to help soothe your dog's itchy paws. Here are some suggestions:-
Wildwash Pro Magic Paw Balm:
WildWash Magic Paw Balm contains only human grade ingredients of Sweet Almond Oil, Frankincense and Kanuka which is a super conditioning paw treatment for your dogs’ cracked, dry and rough paws and help form a barrier to protect them from everyday wear and tear.
This paw balm can also be used on:
- hotspots or dry itchy spots
- February 29, 2024
Itchy Dog - A Case Study LUCAA+ Pet Allergy-Free Spray
Constant Itching and Scratching is a concern for many dog owners. There are many possible causes – from seasonal and environmental allergies, to flea bites and sensitivity to chemical shampoo. It makes life miserable for your beloved pet – and for you!
This news post shows how Provilan ‘itchy dog spray’ (better known as
- February 28, 2024
Dogs sunburn just like you and I. Certain dogs are at a greater predisposition to sunburn, including white dogs, light-colored dogs, short-haired and hairless dogs. Regardless of colour, coat or breed, all dogs sunburn.
Dog sunburn is especially common in areas with little to no fur, such as their nose, belly, around the mouth, eyelids and ears. Dogs can also sunburn through their fur; especially white or light-colored dogs with fair skin.
A dog sunburn is nothing to ignore, as reoccurring or untreated burns lead to an increased risk for skin cancer. They can also be painful and irritating, just like sunburns for humans.
Dog Sunburn
- January 17, 2024
Have You Considered Using a Paw Balm for its Soothing and Protective Effects?
Paw Balm, if used regularly, will keep your pet’s pads in the best possible condition. It will also leave them less susceptible to damage from hard as well as cold and hot surfaces.
Healthy dogs have spongy and hydrated paws. In the summer the hot pavement can be incredibly hard on dogs’ paw pads and in the winter paws come into contact with elements such as ice, grit and salt, which can result in rough, irritated and cracked pads, causing possible discomfort.
- January 16, 2024
As the weather starts to get colder, it’s important that we remain aware of the potential hazards winter can bring. In this blog, we’re going to take a detailed look at pet paw care during the colder months, as many don’t realise just how harsh the winter environment can be on our pet’s sensitive paws.
Why is Winter So Harsh on Our Pet’s Paws?
So, what is it about winter that puts our pet’s precious paw pads at risk?
First of all, snow and debris can easily get caught in your pet’s paws, especially if they are a long-haired breed. This can cause balls of snow and ice to form in and around your pet’s paw pads, which can be incredibly painful.