How Ayurveda Helps in Maintaining the Health of Dogs
Fur is the hair coat that covers the body of our pets that is dog and cat. The coat of dog can be single and double coat which is made soft undercoat and tough topcoat. The dogs those have double coat are made of stiff hairs which helps in shielding them from dirt and repel the water. The variety of dog coat color, pattern, lengths, and textures is vast that is found in domestic dogs. The coat type of the dogs depends on the climate, vegetation, and the environment where they live. The dog’s coat is the most noticeable and attractive physical characteristic. The coat can be scruffy or silky, long or short.
The shedding of hair and fur in dogs is seasonal. The dogs usually lose their winter coats in spring which is replaced by a short and lighter coat in summers. While choosing a dog people prefer for less shedding dogs because they do not trigger the allergies and are known as- Hypoallergenic breeds. The dogs under Hypoallergenic breeds are
- Tibetan Terrier
- Maltese Terrier
- Shih Tzu
- Brussels Griffon
- Portuguese Water Dog
- Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
- Poodle (Toy, Miniature, and Standard)
- West Highland White Terrier
- Bichon Frise
- Kerry Blue Terrier
- Havanese
- Chinese Crested
- Scottish Terrier, and few more
There are also the dogs that shed the most need too much of maintenance and can be the cause of allergies and these dogs include
- Alaskan Husky
- Alaskan Malamute
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd
- Golden Retriever
- Siberian Husky
- Akita
- Chow Chow
- Great Pyrenees
- Saint Bernard
The Dog Fur Coat Is of Different Types
1. Smooth Coat
This coat requires less grooming, but the fur coat should not be neglected. The hair in this type of coat lies close to the body, such as in Dachshund breed, the dogs need to be bathed and brushed regularly. Not as much as some other types of furry dogs.
2. Double Coat
The dogs who have double coat, have soft undercoat which gives them shelter and a tougher top coat that repels water and shields from dirt. This double-coat, can be short- or long-haired. The dogs with this coat need more grooming than dogs with other types of fur.
3. Long Coat
The dogs who have longer fur such as German Shepards demand much more grooming in comparison to other dogs like combing or brushing that also on regular basis. These long coat dogs need more care and attention especially at the time of their shedding. Long coats of the dogs can be hard, rough or silky, for dogs with any quality of fur the detangling shampoo should be used for bathing your dog to avoid any pain.
4. Wire Coat
The dogs of terriers, as well as Irish Wolfhounds, have wiry coats that are more prone to tangles. Wire coats, dogs are also known as broken coats. The dogs who have wire coat need both a stripping comb and a slicker brush for grooming.
5. Curly Coat
Curly-coated dogs, such as Poodles or Bichon Frises, have thick, soft curls that rest close to the body. The curls in the dog’s fur should be trimmed and cared properly, because they grow fast and can again be tangled. When the fur is brushed, use a soft, curved slicker brush against the lay of the fur in order to make the coat fluffy.
Herbal Products by Planet Ayurveda for Dogs Health
Planet Ayurveda offers the herbal veterinary products and medicines which are formulated with a combination of herbs which are decided and finalized by Ayurvedic experts. Planet Ayurveda has range of products for dogs also which are safe to be used as they are free from chemicals and colors. For healthy, shiny, and furry coat Planet Ayurveda offers Happy fur shampoo and conditioner.
1. Happy Fur Shampoo
Happy Fur Shampoo is made of natural whiteners to give our pets the best shiny coat that they deserve. This herbal easy rinse shampoo helps to maintain and enhances the quality of the fur coat.
The benefits of the shampoo are
- lighter coat
- Fresh mint fragrance
- Smoothness
- Shiny coat
- Lice free
How to Use – Apply the liberal amount of shampoo to the wet coat of the dog. Give a gentle massage from head to tail avoiding the eyes. Rinse the shampoo properly, dry the dog, and brush the coat to remove the tangles.
2. Happy Fur Conditioner
This herbal conditioner contains aloe Vera which is most common and favorite ingredients in pets’ products. Aloe Vera has the property to relieve dry, itchy, irritated skin, coupled with all-natural oils packed with vitamin E and essential fatty acids. The benefits of this conditioner are
- Provides moisturisation
- Repairs and protects
- lighter coat
- Fresh fragrance
- Smoothness
- Shiny coat
How to Use – Use after shampoo. Rinse the shampoo properly,apply the conditioner on wet body of the dog and should be applied on entire body. Leave it for 5-10 minutes. Rinse it properly and dry the dog.
How Can We Maintain the Health of Our Dog?
1. The Right Food
Dogs should always be given a healthy diet with a lot of protein and amino acid content, which will help to strengthen and gives freshness to the dog’s coat by giving the hair’s or fur the natural structure.
2. Unwanted Guests
The flies and the tick are the unwanted guests in our dogs body. This is especially true in dirty, matted hair. If dog intakes the parasites, it can cause infections and discomfort to the dog. We should keep the coat clean and brushed. When we brush our dog it gets us close and personal with our dog’s skin and hair, keeping a check that parasites stays away from our dog.
3. Balding
When we see excessive hair loss or patches of baldness on our dog’s coat, it is sign of some significant problems. This can be due to hormonal problems and tumors. It can also be the symptom of emotional problems, like stress or impulse control issues in the dog.
4. That Dog Smell
The look and feel of the fur aren’t the only ways to monitor your dog’s health through his or her coat. The fur of the dog should also smell fresh. A dog having strong, musky, or foul odor and even dry fur is the indication of bacterial infection, fungus, fleas, or even dry skin.
