Did you know that the majority of dogs experience skin conditions causing them to constantly scratch and itch themselves? In fact a recent study done by at Purdue Veterinary School suggested that dog itchy skin conditions are prevalent in over 75% of all pets. So, why do so many dogs suffer from these canine skin problems? It appears there are numerous factors, most of them interestingly enough are the same contributors to the sharp spike in human allergies such as chemicals cleaning goods, strong ingredients in shampoos, and numerous chemicals in our environment.

As a result dog itchy skin cases have gone up three fold over the past 5 years. In fact dog dandruff, dermatitis, and even severe cases of canine eczema are now as common as they in us. Dog Allergies are also on the rise, again a direct result of chemicals in our environment.

So how do we treat our pets who are experiencing skin irritations and dog skin allergies? Perhaps the best long term solution is to begin providing your loved one with dog enzymes specifically formulated for pets. These digestive enzymes will act as a catalyst in the animals digestive system allowing them to better absorb and process the needed nutrients and supplements in the food they eat. You see, as dogs are animals by nature, there systems are designed to process raw foods and items found in the wild. There systems have a hard time digesting processed foods, and as a result they often pass the nutrients they need. The result is a weak immune system leading to dog dandruff, dermatitis, and a host of other skin problems. These enzymes will allow the dog to naturally defend itself better against allergies and skin conditions. Interestingly enough, the first place a dog shows signs of a weak immune system are on his skin and coat – in fact, next time your pet is agitated notice that will quickly see dogs dandruff and dander form on their coat.

Another treatment and preventive measure for itchy dog skin is to use a quality medicated dog dandruff shampoo at least once every other week to treat and nourish the skin. Using a dog shampoo with zinc will eliminate any bacterial growth, at the same time replenishing the skins deficient zinc.

To wrap it up, dogs itchy skin, as well as many other skin conditions, can effectively be eliminated by providing you pet with a daily dose of dog digestive enzymes. Also be sure to use a medicated dogs dandruff shampoo to eliminate the dander and dermatitis on their coat and skin.