Skin Disease: The #1 Reason Pets Visit the Vet
Skin disease not only impacts your pet's comfort but can also strain the special bond you share. It’s frustrating, heartbreaking, and leaves you searching for solutions.
But did you know that a raw diet can make a world of difference?
The Power of Nutrition in Skin Health
Scientific evidence supports the link between a raw diet and improved skin health:
By optimizing your pet’s nutrition and gut health, you can help them achieve:
- Reduced symptoms of skin conditions
- Lower inflammation
- Stronger skin barrier, reducing sensitivity to allergens
Who We’re Here to Help
We see amazing results every day with pets suffering from skin issues—but we know there are many more out there who need our help. Skin conditions can be tricky, and while some cases see miraculous results, even small improvements in comfort and health are worth every effort.
Whether your pet is experiencing mild itching or more severe skin problems, our goal is to exhaust every nutritional and gut health option to support them.
How a Raw Diet Helps Skin Health
Switching to a raw diet can improve your pet’s skin health through:
- Eliminating irritants: Cutting out grains, starches, additives, and preservatives
- Boosting gut health: Supporting the microbiome and addressing gut dysbiosis
- Balancing nutrients: Providing essential fatty acids (Omega 3 & 6), vitamins, and minerals
Steps to Optimize Your Pet’s Skin Health
1. Fine-Tune the Raw Diet
- Exclude grains, starches, additives, and preservatives (including in treats and chews).
- Include wild prey (where possible), fish, and eggs for superior nutrients and omega balance.
2. Support Digestion
3. Adjust Feeding Regimens
- Review daily food amounts and consider once-daily feeding or restricted eating windows.
- This approach supports the liver, microbiome, and overall digestive health.
4. Provide Dietary Skin Support
- For optimal Omega 3:6 ratios, prioritize wild prey and fish. Wild animals like possum, goat, hare, and venison are especially nutrient-dense because they free-range and consume native New Zealand flora & fauna, resulting in higher levels of essential fatty acids compared to farmed animals. This makes these prey sources a richer, more beneficial option for your pet’s overall health.
- Supplement with:
5. Address Environmental Factors
- Minimize exposure to allergens like bedding, carpets, or plants such as wandering jew.
- Use filtered water and regular foot soaks to reduce yeast buildup.
Our Goal for Your Pet
By focusing on food and gut health, we aim to:
- Lower inflammation
- Strengthen the skin barrier
- Minimize sensitivity to environmental allergens
Let us help your pet feel comfortable in their skin again. Every step we take toward better nutrition and health brings your pet closer to living their happiest, itch-free life.