Meet Zina the 5 year old French bulldog! Zina came to us for severe skin irritation and allergies, also known as atopic dermatitis in dogs. Atopic dermatitis is a common, chronic skin disease in dogs that causes excessive itching and inflammation. It’s caused by a predisposition to develop allergic antibodies to environmental allergens, such as pollen, dust, and mold as well as food allergens. The disease is lifelong, but there are treatments that can help manage the symptoms. Here at Emerson Animal Hospital, we carry a large variety of treatments that range from pharmaceuticals to our new line of skin care products that strengthen the skin barrier. For Zina, the most beneficial product we carry are the Eicosa3FF Snip Caps that she receives daily. Eicosa3FF Snip Caps are an easy-to-give Omega-3 supplement to support skin health and maintain a shiny and healthy hair coat. Thanks to these products, Zina’s atopic dermatitis has been much more manageable and her skin healthier!!