Arava Dead Sea Pet Spa - Guidance Booklet | Page 25

How Often Should You Bathe Your Pet?
Healthy cats and dogs are not itchy, smelly, flaky or constantly
trying to scratch or bite at their fur. If your pet is displaying any
of these tell-tale signals, it’s a major sign that something is out
of balance in their system.
When all systems in your pet’s body are humming along in
balance, their skin, eyes, ears, and digestive system are
protected by their immune substances (IgA). In other words,
your dog and cat feel good.
In a healthy animal (dog, cat, or human) normal inhabitants of
the skin coexist in harmony, each doing their jobs and living
their lives in a symbiotic relationship.
If an animal’s immune system is under more stress than it can
manage, this symbiotic relationship can fall out of balance and
skin problems -- hot spots, rashes, yeast overgrowth and
bacterial infections -- can result.
Conventional medical intervention includes antihistamines,
antibiotics, and steroids. All of these medications modify and
suppress the immune system, and although sometimes
required, your goal should be to help your pet’s immune system
work properly, not to suppress it.
With species-appropriate nutrition, appropriate bathing and
proper exercise, many animals regain their health and thrive
without drugs.