{"id":683,"date":"2023-12-11T15:51:28","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T20:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/?p=683"},"modified":"2023-12-11T15:51:29","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T20:51:29","slug":"winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Skin and Coat Care for Your Pet"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\"playful<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Frigid temps and low humidity collide in the winter for a combination that wreaks havoc on the hair and skin of humans along with our pets! And when the wind picks up, winter\u2019s icy chill cuts even deeper, so it\u2019s important to take extra measures to protect your pet\u2019s skin and coat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Volunteer Veterinary Hospital<\/a>, we love caring for your pets from head to toe, and our team<\/a> has put together some helpful tips for keeping your pet\u2019s skin and coat healthy this winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Winter Grooming Tips to Keep Pet Coats in Top Form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll likely notice your cat\u2019s coat<\/a> growing thicker when the temperatures get cooler. Much of this extra bulk comes from the undercoat, which plays an important role in helping your cat stay warm. To make room for all the new winter fluff, however, the summer coat has to go. This is where regular brushing comes in. Regular grooming<\/a> removes shed fur and helps prevent painful hairballs<\/a>. Plus, brushing removes dead skin cells and helps distribute oils to keep your cat\u2019s skin aglow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One key to winter grooming for dogs<\/a> is to cut back on baths to prevent their skin from drying out. If a bath is necessary, use a moisturizing shampoo made just for dogs. And just like for our feline friends, a dog\u2019s coat and skin will benefit from routine brushing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn Up the Humidity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The outdoor air may be dry as a bone, but a humidifier placed near your pet\u2019s favorite bed will add moisture to the air to help keep your pet\u2019s skin and coat healthy. Plus, humid air feels warmer for pets and people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feed Your Pet a Healthy Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A nutrient rich diet made just for your pet\u2019s breed and age will go a long way toward nourishing your pet\u2019s skin and coat. Some pet food formulas contain ingredients such as vitamin E and omega-6 fatty acids designed to support healthy coats and skin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indoor\/outdoor cats and snow-loving canines may need a few extra calories in the winter, since they\u2019re working harder to stay warm. Just don\u2019t overfeed a pet that is already overweight<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep a close watch on water bowls and pet fountains, too, since pets typically drink more water in the winter to stay hydrated in the cold, dry air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Your Veterinarian if You Spot Any Skin Irritation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cold weather sends parasites packing to warmer climates\u2014including your house. So maintain your pet\u2019s parasite preventives<\/a> year round to eliminate one major source of skin irritation. If you do notice dry, flaky, or irritated skin this winter, please contact us for a dermatological consultation<\/a>. An allergy<\/a> could be to blame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The winter weather doesn\u2019t have to dampen the beauty of your pet\u2019s crowning glory. Please contact us<\/a> for more tips on winter coat and skin care, or if you have any concerns about your pet. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Frigid temps and low humidity collide in the winter for a combination that wreaks havoc on the hair and skin of humans along with our pets! And when the wind picks up, winter\u2019s icy chill cuts even deeper, so it\u2019s important to take extra measures to protect your pet\u2019s skin and coat. At Volunteer Veterinary […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[96,155,42],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-683","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care","category-pet-grooming-style","category-pet-health-wellness"],"yoast_head":"\nWinter Skin and Coat Care for Your Pet | Volunteer Veterinary Hospital<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Winter brings challenges to your pet's skin and coat. We can help!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Winter Skin and Coat Care for Your Pet | Volunteer Veterinary Hospital\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Winter brings challenges to your pet's skin and coat. We can help!\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Volunteer Veterinary Hospital\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-12-11T20:51:28+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-12-11T20:51:29+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/iStock-182429550-1-1024x768.jpg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"VolVet Staff\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"VolVet Staff\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"VolVet Staff\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/a4c1296200a8963c5955c6c3a99cdff4\"},\"headline\":\"Winter Skin and Coat Care for Your Pet\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-12-11T20:51:28+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-12-11T20:51:29+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/\"},\"wordCount\":507,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/iStock-182429550-1-1024x768.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Pet Care\",\"Pet Grooming & Style\",\"Pet Health & Wellness\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/\",\"name\":\"Winter Skin and Coat Care for Your Pet | Volunteer Veterinary Hospital\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/iStock-182429550-1-1024x768.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-12-11T20:51:28+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-12-11T20:51:29+00:00\",\"description\":\"Winter brings challenges to your pet's skin and coat. We can help!\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/iStock-182429550-1.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/iStock-182429550-1.jpg\",\"width\":1280,\"height\":960},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Winter Skin and Coat Care for Your Pet\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Volunteer Veterinary Hospital\",\"description\":\"Knoxville TN Animal Clinic, Knoxville Veterinarian\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Volunteer Veterinary Hospital\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"\",\"contentUrl\":\"\",\"caption\":\"Volunteer Veterinary Hospital\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/a4c1296200a8963c5955c6c3a99cdff4\",\"name\":\"VolVet Staff\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/499d1e8b14a7de6bac4e3b17dedd8fd319df69ba3b365c22bf4502a847aff6bb?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/499d1e8b14a7de6bac4e3b17dedd8fd319df69ba3b365c22bf4502a847aff6bb?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"VolVet Staff\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/author\/beyond\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Winter Skin and Coat Care for Your Pet | Volunteer Veterinary Hospital","description":"Winter brings challenges to your pet's skin and coat. We can help!","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Winter Skin and Coat Care for Your Pet | Volunteer Veterinary Hospital","og_description":"Winter brings challenges to your pet's skin and coat. We can help!","og_url":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/","og_site_name":"Volunteer Veterinary Hospital","article_published_time":"2023-12-11T20:51:28+00:00","article_modified_time":"2023-12-11T20:51:29+00:00","og_image":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/iStock-182429550-1-1024x768.jpg","type":"","width":"","height":""}],"author":"VolVet Staff","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"VolVet Staff","Est. reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/"},"author":{"name":"VolVet Staff","@id":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/a4c1296200a8963c5955c6c3a99cdff4"},"headline":"Winter Skin and Coat Care for Your Pet","datePublished":"2023-12-11T20:51:28+00:00","dateModified":"2023-12-11T20:51:29+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/"},"wordCount":507,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/iStock-182429550-1-1024x768.jpg","articleSection":["Pet Care","Pet Grooming & Style","Pet Health & Wellness"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/","url":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/","name":"Winter Skin and Coat Care for Your Pet | Volunteer Veterinary Hospital","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/iStock-182429550-1-1024x768.jpg","datePublished":"2023-12-11T20:51:28+00:00","dateModified":"2023-12-11T20:51:29+00:00","description":"Winter brings challenges to your pet's skin and coat. We can help!","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/iStock-182429550-1.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/iStock-182429550-1.jpg","width":1280,"height":960},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/winter-skin-and-coat-care-for-your-pet\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Winter Skin and Coat Care for Your Pet"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/","name":"Volunteer Veterinary Hospital","description":"Knoxville TN Animal Clinic, Knoxville Veterinarian","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"Volunteer Veterinary Hospital","url":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"","contentUrl":"","caption":"Volunteer Veterinary Hospital"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/a4c1296200a8963c5955c6c3a99cdff4","name":"VolVet Staff","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/499d1e8b14a7de6bac4e3b17dedd8fd319df69ba3b365c22bf4502a847aff6bb?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/499d1e8b14a7de6bac4e3b17dedd8fd319df69ba3b365c22bf4502a847aff6bb?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"VolVet Staff"},"url":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/author\/beyond\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/683","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=683"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/683\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":685,"href":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/683\/revisions\/685"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=683"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=683"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=683"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}