Itchy, inflamed skin in dogs is one of the most common conditions that I am asked to treat these days. Atopic dermatitis, which used to be called eczema, is an inflammatory condition of the skin, and can be caused by a large number of factors, such as incorrect diet, hormonal imbalances, gastrointestinal flora imbalances, essential fatty acid deficiencies and several other potential causes. I cover this topic comprehensively in my book ‘Heal Your Dog Naturally’ and help readers to identify the causes of their dog’s skin problems, because I think it is really important to treat the underlying causes to help treat the skin disorder properly and help prevent the condition re-ocurring. Not only that, the most popular mainstream veterinary treatment for itchy, inflamed skin usually involves cortisone-based medications which are not without the risk of severe side effects. Consequently, identifying the underlying cause of this common condition and treating both the condition and the cause, are really the only way your dog will have the opportunity for a 100% recovery, rather than suffering from recurrent episodes.
Yours In Health
Sara Rooney BHSc., DC., ND., DASc., GDSc. (Hons) Zoology, MATMS.
Naturopathic Animal Services www.animalnaturopath.com.au www.healyourdognaturally.com