{"id":59,"date":"2024-01-04T13:11:47","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T18:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thunderbayvet.com\/blog\/?p=59"},"modified":"2024-01-04T13:11:47","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T18:11:47","slug":"winter-pet-skin-care-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thunderbayvet.com\/blog\/winter-pet-skin-care-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Pet Skin Care Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"
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These cold, dry Michigan months can take a toll on the skin, even for pets. Thunder Bay Veterinary Emergency Care<\/a> has some tips and tricks for you to up your pet skin care game and keep that coat silky and gorgeous all year long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Healthy Skin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Healthy skin and a pretty coat are about more than just looks for our pets. A pet\u2019s outward appearance can be a reflection of their internal health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A pet\u2019s skin forms the largest bodily organ, which makes up about 10-15% of total body weight. It contains the under layer called the hypodermis, the collagenous dermis, and the top layer called the epidermis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hair follicles in the dermis create thousands of hairs, which are constantly being shed and replaced. Cats and dogs who spend a lot of time outdoors are more subject to seasonal shedding influenced by light and temperature, while pets who are mostly indoors may shed less but more often. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A healthy coat and skin play a big role in pet heath. They offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n