Nutrition and grooming - a vital link The link between good nutrition and a healthy, attractive coat cannot be underestimated. Minor skin issues such as dry or irritated skin, itching, dandruff or a coat which is too dry or too oily are extremely common in dogs, and their low-level but persistent nature can infuriate them. Possible causes include the environment, over-clipping, individual sensitivity or circumstances. Royal Canin’s retail marketing manager Gemma Duffield says: “We know that groomers want to present their client’s pets as well as possible every time, and nutrition has a vital role here in supporting skin and coat health. Groomers are also ideally placed to pick up any small changes which may go unnoticed by owners on a day to day basis - many pets see their groomer more often than the vet, so the groomer’s objective professional eye has a real role to play in preventative health care.”
Dermacomfort, part of Royal Canin’s Size Health Nutrition range, has been proven in European trials to show a positive change in the skin and coat in just one month in 86 per cent of cases. 87 per cent of owners saw a reduction in scratching in the same period,with the benefits continuing into the second month and beyond. (*source: Royal Canin data) Dermacomfort, for adult Mini, Medium and Maxi sized dogs, contains a unique combination of skin-associated nutrients – vitamins, antioxidants, omega 3 (EPA-DHA) and omega 6 essential fatty acids, plus a patented complex of one amino acid and four B group vitamins which help support the skin’s barrier role. The choice of very select, low allergenic and ultra-digestible proteins also helps reduce the risk of potential skin issues – and of course, because it’s from Royal Canin there is a palatability guarantee. Gemma says: “We know that owners complain about their dog scratching and itching. Once it’s clear that there are no flea or other parasite issues, the right diet can make a real difference to the dog’s comfort. Dermacomfort is designed for exactly this type of situation, where the condition does not warrant a visit to the vet but the dog will benefit from a complex of soothing nutrients to right minor skin discomfort.”
The Royal Canin range is available to groomers for more information, speak to your Royal Canin Retail Business Manager, visit www.royalcanin.co.uk or call 0845 606 9980. © Royal Canin SAS 2012. all rights reserved for Royal Canin & Crown Pet Foods Ltd. Credits: Jean-Michel Labat