皮膚問題餵食懶人包-下
- Jessie Chen
- 7月23日
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已更新：8月15日
★皮膚是動物體上最大器官
入夏過後，不少飼主擔心毛孩燥熱，會幫毛孩剃毛，或是更頻繁的洗澡，以抵禦高漲的氣溫。但狗狗是靠吐舌頭喘氣來調節體溫，皮毛不僅是牠們身體保護層，同時也能調節體溫。牠們皮膚表層有保護性油脂，過度頻繁清潔會把這層油脂洗掉，不僅讓狗狗皮毛變粗糙，更容易遭受外部刺激而發炎，所以一旦夏季常年悶濕，狗狗很容易患有皮膚病。
動物的皮膚與神經系統一體。所以皮膚的健康問題，是臟腑功能、氣血循環、代謝狀態和精神情緒變化的外在反映。
從中醫五行來看，肺與大腸互為表裡，與皮毛皮膚也有深厚關係。當毛孩的腸胃不好，肺部氣管也容易受到影響，跟著皮膚也會出問題。尤其長期缺乏安全感、易有分離焦慮，感覺主人不夠關注自己的狗狗，長期累積的壓力和情緒會引起腸胃道失衡、喜歡舔腳或皮膚，容易造成如指間炎困擾。
★改善毛孩掉毛、脫毛、毛量少
毛孩因為換季或皮膚病，常常搞得毛髮滿屋子紛飛，讓飼主頭痛不已。
基本上，狗狗容易大量掉毛的原因，包括長期營養不良或失衡、皮膚病或寄生蟲感染、攝取食物鹽分過多、缺乏日照、洗澡次數太多、對洗劑過敏以及情緒過度焦慮等等。
從動物中醫和西醫角度來看，高齡犬、患有慢性或重大疾病，有氣虛、血虛、血淤、氣鬱、濕熱體質的狗狗，都比較容易有皮膚問題及掉毛現象。因此飼主在日常餵食照顧上，除了要維持營養均衡之外，更要注意飼料或鮮食的鹽分比例是否過高。
適度餵食有助毛髮增生、蓬鬆、亮麗的食材，可幫助改善症狀。以下介紹幾種常見有助毛孩的新鮮食材提供參考：
1.菠菜
富含各種營養素、維生素E，維持皮膚健康，預防脫毛、掉毛。
2.海藻、海帶
含有豐富的礦物質、維生素與碘，是毛髮生長不可缺少的成分，有促進新陳代謝與生長荷爾蒙分泌的效果。餵食犬貓務必把握適量原則，且切細碎好消化。
3.熟芝麻
含有珍貴的芝麻素，對生毛、掉毛及毛色都非常有效，具有維持皮膚與毛髮健康的色氨酸、卵磷脂。
4.五穀類
毛髮的主要成分是蛋白質中的角蛋白，而小米、燕麥、蕎麥等含有豐富的氨基酸，有助於角蛋白合成，抑制皮膚斑點。
5.豆類
含有豐富的維生素B6、葉酸以及礦物質鎂、硫和鋅，能讓毛髮維持亮麗光澤，避免過早出現老化白毛及掉毛。
6.熟雞蛋
含有鋅、硒、硫和鐵，促進毛髮健康與生長。千萬不要給毛小孩餵食生雞蛋，除了有沙門氏菌感染問題，未煮熟的蛋白含有卵白素（avidin），會抑制維生素中生物素的吸收。
7.牛奶
含有鈣質和維生素D、維生素B12，不只讓骨骼強健，也能增強毛髮的韌度。如果毛小孩有類乳糖不適或過敏，可以深綠色葉菜取代。
8.富含Omega-3食材
如鮭魚、金槍魚、鯡魚、鯖魚等，對動物毛皮生長有幫助。
★了解毛孩體質需求順時調養
毛孩體質和人一樣，會隨時間、年齡、季節、飲食、生活習慣等改變，而且往往多複合式體質需求。因此身為寵愛的飼主，一定要先從毛孩天性掌握基本條件，再從個別化體質差異，去做營養和食物屬性的調配，再順應季節時令做食療調整。
尤其犬貓的營養需求及天性喜好不同，不能用相同方式及餵食習慣去對待。例如貓咪是完全肉食動物，蛋白質需求是狗的1.5-2倍，腸道長短只有狗狗的一半，胃也比較小，嘴巴只能上下咬合及舔食，因此給予的食材種類就不能多，也要盡量提供熟軟的泥狀較方便消化入口。對於食物的選擇上有比較重視氣味和鹹、鮮味，包括餵食的份量和餐數也要少量多餐為佳。
另外飼主千萬不要過度迷信，以為選購昂貴的牛、羊肉或稀少性食材，或是高單價的乾濕糧，就能解決問題皮毛情況，很有可能越吃皮膚越差，或是引起過敏問題。應該試著找出毛孩皮膚問題起「因」，學習食療烹調搭配的技巧，才能更有效周全的改善症狀。
作者：寵膳媽媽 陳蓁
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Skin Problem Feeding Lazy Pack - Part 2
★The skin is the largest organ in an animal's body
With the arrival of summer, many pet owners worry about their pets getting too hot and will shave them or bathe them more frequently to combat the rising temperatures. However, dogs regulate their body temperature by panting and flailing their tongues. Their fur not only protects them but also regulates their body temperature. Their skin has a protective oil layer on the surface, and excessive washing can remove this oil, leaving the fur rough and more susceptible to external irritation and inflammation. Therefore, dogs are prone to skin diseases if they are exposed to constant humidity and stuffiness during the summer.
The skin of animals is integrated with their nervous system. Therefore, skin health issues are an outward reflection of internal organ function, blood circulation, metabolic status, and changes in mental and emotional state.
According to the Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the lungs and large intestine are interconnected, and their coat and skin are also deeply connected. When a pet's gastrointestinal system is not healthy, the lungs and airways are easily affected, and skin problems can follow. This is especially true for dogs who experience chronic insecurity, separation anxiety, or a feeling of inadequate attention from their owners. The accumulated stress and emotions can lead to gastrointestinal imbalances, a tendency to lick their feet or skin, and potentially problems like interdigital inflammation.
★Improve hair loss, hair removal and less hair volume of furry children
Because of seasonal changes or skin diseases, pets often have their hair flying all over the house, causing headaches for their owners.
Basically, the reasons why dogs are prone to excessive hair loss include long-term malnutrition or imbalance, skin diseases or parasitic infections, excessive salt intake, lack of sunlight, too many baths, allergies to lotions, and excessive anxiety, etc.
From the perspective of both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Veterinary Medicine, elderly dogs, those with chronic or serious illnesses, or those suffering from Qi deficiency, blood deficiency, blood stasis, Qi stagnation, or damp-heat constitutions are more susceptible to skin problems and hair loss. Therefore, in addition to maintaining a balanced diet, owners should also be mindful of excessive salt content in their feed or fresh food.
Moderate feeding of foods that help hair grow, become fluffy, and shiny can help improve symptoms. Here are some common fresh foods that can help your furry friends:
1. Spinach
Rich in various nutrients and vitamin E, it maintains skin health and prevents hair loss.
2. Seaweed and kelp
Rich in minerals, vitamins, and iodine, it's essential for hair growth and helps stimulate metabolism and growth hormone secretion. When feeding dogs and cats, be sure to use the right amount and chop it finely for easier digestion.
3. Cooked sesame seeds
Contains precious sesamin, which is very effective for hair growth, hair loss and hair color, and contains tryptophan and lecithin to maintain healthy skin and hair.
4. Cereals
The main component of hair is keratin in protein, and millet, oats, buckwheat, etc. are rich in amino acids, which help keratin synthesis and inhibit skin spots.
5. Beans
It is rich in vitamin B6, folic acid, and minerals such as magnesium, sulfur, and zinc, which can keep the hair shiny and prevent premature aging, graying, and hair loss.
6. Boiled eggs
Contains zinc, selenium, sulfur, and iron, which promote hair health and growth. Never feed raw eggs to your pet. Besides the risk of salmonella infection, the uncooked egg whites contain avidin, which inhibits the absorption of biotin.
7. Milk
Containing calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12, it not only strengthens bones but also enhances hair toughness. If your pet has a lactose intolerance or allergy, dark green leafy vegetables can be substituted.
8. Omega-3-rich foods
Such as salmon, tuna, herring, mackerel, etc., which help the growth of animal fur.
★ Understand your pet’s physical needs and take appropriate care of them
Like humans, pets' constitutions change with time, age, season, diet, and lifestyle, often with complex physical needs. Therefore, as a loving pet owner, it's crucial to first understand the basic requirements based on your pet's nature. Then, based on individual physical differences, you should tailor nutrition and food properties to your pet's individual needs, and then adjust your diet according to the seasons.
Dogs and cats, in particular, have different nutritional needs and natural preferences, so they can't be treated the same way or with the same feeding habits. For example, cats are carnivores, requiring 1.5-2 times as much protein as dogs. Their intestines are only half as long, their stomachs are smaller, and their mouths are limited to biting and licking. Therefore, the variety of food they offer should be limited, and soft, cooked, pureed foods should be provided as much as possible for easier digestion. When choosing food, they should prioritize aroma, saltiness, and umami. Small, frequent meals are also recommended, as should the portion size and frequency of feeding.
Furthermore, owners should avoid overly believing that expensive beef, lamb, or rare ingredients, or high-priced wet or dry food, will solve their pet's coat problems. These foods can worsen their coat or even cause allergies. Instead, they should try to identify the root cause of their pet's skin problems and learn dietary and cooking techniques to more effectively and comprehensively improve their symptoms.
Author: Pet Food Mom Chen Zhen
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