1. Fish oil - Fish oil reduces itchiness, helps dry skin, reduces inflammation, softens coat. This supplement provides natural fatty acids known as omega-3s. Improvements are visible as soon as 1-3 days. Add the capsule to your dog's food once per day. Fish oil is available at most pet stores, and you can also use fish oil capsules meant for humans.
2. Glucosamine - Glucosamine is extremely helpful for treating arthritis in older dogs. It can also be given to younger dogs for joint pain or as a preventative measure. Glucosamine reduces arthritis pain by helping keep joints healthy. While tablets are available, glucosamine is best absorbed in a liquid form. My favorite glucosamine supplement is called Arthrisoothe, and it is available at most pet stores.
3. Canned pumpkin - Not the kind for pies, but actual canned pumpkin adds fiber to diet. This supplement is most useful for small dogs who often need their anal glands expressed. Mix it into your dog's meal. Supermarket canned pumpkin is fine as long as it is not the the meant for pies. Whole Foods also carries a canned pumpkin product that is made specifically for dogs.
4. Vitamin E oil - Used topically, vitamin E oil helps heal sunburns and chapped or dry skin. The human-strength variety is okay to use on dogs. Apply the oil liberally to sunburned or peeling areas as soon as possible to speed the healing process and spare your dog discomfort. Vitamin E oil is sold at drugstores such as CVS, many grocery stores and health food shops
Fascinating! Where can I order them? Or should I go to a pet store?
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