November 11th, 2011
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At some point, many of us will have to turn on the indoor heat this fall. Cozy as it is, warm and dry air can dehydrate our dogs’ coats and skin.
If your vet agrees, you might want to add some Omega-3 fish oil and flaxseed oil to your pet’s daily diet to replace lost moisture and keep the coat — your dog’s first line of defense — healthy and shiny. Helen Fazio and her dog, Raja, are world travelers. Visit their blog and follow them on Twitter. |
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I have one of those “dryer humidifiers” that you get from Lowe’s. My laundry room is inside the house so this humidifier is hooked up to the dryer so in the Winter when I’m drying laundry, it puts the moisture back into the house which helps a lot for us humans and my dogs as well so that our skin won’t get so dry. One of my dogs already has skin issues and allergies so it will help him especially.
I forgot to add that this dryer humidifier is only good for electric dryers.
Using a household humidifier is the best way to keep the air hydrated for you, your pets, and your furniture.
The heat inside our homes can also dry out a dog’s nose which can cause false readings by a dog handler who believes his dog is working or not on a trail. The handler should consider what indoor conditions, such as heat and chemicals can do to the dog’s nose before attempting to work the dog or train the dog in tracking. Indoor dogs will not trail or track as well as a dog who lives outdoors because the indoor dog not only has a drier nose but also is desensitized to many odors indoors.
Thanks for all your tips. Very helpful.