A Good Tip For Dogs With Itchy SkinWritten by Adam G. Katz
Now that summer is in full swing, many dogs are experiencing dry skin and excessive itchiness. I know that my dog, "Forbes," certainly has been! Of course, first thing you'll want to rule out is fleas. But barring fleas, I've found that best way to alleviate itching is to:Splash approximately 2 Tablespoons of either vegetable oil or canola oil in your dog's food. The additional fat will give your dog's coat a soft, shiny look and will help alleviate dry skin and itching. You can also try an over-the-counter product you can get at most pet stores called, "Lipiderm," which works pretty much same, but costs a bit more.
| | SOME ADVICE ON CITRONELLA NO-BARK COLLARSWritten by Adam G. Katz
Dear Adam: I have a client who has just adopted a dog. The dog is adjusting to its new apt., but is barking a bit when owner leaves. A friend of hers has lent a citronella collar for her to try.My question is: Is there any health concerns with using collar in terms of spray getting in eyes or lungs? I would love to hear about peoples experiences with collars whether they are negative or positive. Thank you in advance!! -RD. Dear RD: They have a tendency to jam up. Not to mention run out of spray. And-- although it probably won't kill dog-- who knows what spraying that stuff in their eyes and nose will do over a long-term period of time. Ideally, dog would only need to be sprayed once or twice and then he’d learn to never bark while wearing collar. But everyone I know seems to go through refill spray bottles like a worm eats through a discarded balogna sandwich. And this would suggest that correction from spray is only motivational enough to get dog to cease current exhibition of behavior, but is not motivational enough to make him remember to not do it later.
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