Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Maintaining Your Dog's Coat--5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Dog's Coat Beautiful

A dog's shiny coat is not only a beautiful sight,
but a physical indication of good health. Here
are 5 every day things to do to insure both a
shiny coat and good health for your dog.

Feed a Healthy Diet----You are what you eat is
true for dogs too. Making sure you're providing
your pooch with the best food for its size,
breed, and individual needs can be a big job.
With so many kinds of food on the market, and
scary recalls of food that is unsafe, it's hard
to know where to turn.

After the major pet food recall several years
ago, many have returned to feeding dogs the way
it was done 50 years ago---from the table. Confer
with your veterinarian about foods to avoid and
to get ideas about what kinds of daily portions
make for a healthy diet.

If you choose to buy commercially produced food,
make sure the first ingredient listed is protein
(chicken/lamb) rather than a by-product of some
sort. Also make sure it is grain free, as in no
corn, soy or wheat. Rice and oats are the two
acceptable exceptions.

A glossy coat is a by product of healthy skin
which is more likely to come from eating a
nutritious diet. And the right diet is 90% of the
battle.

Regular Bathing-Setting up a regular schedule for
bathing will keep the skin healthy and ward off
germs that lead to hot spots. Not only are these
skin problems miserable for your dog to endure,
but they can lead to Staph (short for
staphylococcus) infections and other more serious
problems.

It's important to use a shampoo that is
specifically designed for dogs. Do use your vet
as a resource for helping you choose whether it
needs to be for oily, dry, or just healthy skin.
Be sure to ask about frequency because bathing
too often can lead to dry skin which can cause
excessive itching and damage to the skin and coat.

Veterinarian---Sign up for yearly check ups for
shots, blood work, and a thorough examination of
teeth, ears, eyes, paws, and heart. The best
defense is a strong offense. And finding
potential problems early will keep your pet and
its coat healthy.

Preventative Medication---The adage "An ounce of
prevention is worth a pound of cure" is so
totally true here. Tablets for heart worm should
be given once a month every month regardless of
temperature or location. Frontline or something
like it should be applied to the skin to kill
ticks and fleas to avoid the problems that can
occur when they bite.

Proper Grooming---Every coat is different in
terms of what it needs to stay looking good. Some
tangle more easily than others. Some are prone to
matting. Every pooch can benefit from having
their fur brushed and untangled regularly.
Brushing stimulates the skin and helps the coat
remain in tip top condition.

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