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Hair of the dog: your dog's coat reflects his general health, so help maintain it!(TOUR OF THE DOG)

Whole Dog Journal

| February 01, 2007 | Kidd, Randy | COPYRIGHT 2007 Belvoir Media Group, LLC. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

The primary function of the dog's hair is as a protective and insulating coating.

But if the eyes are the gateway or the window to the soul, the skin and hair are both gateway and window to the embodiment of an animal's inner health and well-being. Shiny hair, that is, a hair coat that exudes a healthy and lustrous sheen, is an indicator of overall health of the animal. In contrast, a dull coat that lacks luster is an indicator that the animal isn't as healthy as she could be.

One of the reasons people like to have pets around is that they are "furry," and furry is fun to touch. Having a healthy coat promotes increased contact between a dog and its ...

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