External Care:
Skin is the largest body organ and the first line of defense from injuries and bacteria. It also has the important function of protecting internal organs and tissues from damage from the environment and physical objects. With injury, the outer layer of skin, the epidermis, is either scraped away or opened-up to permit bacteria and materials to enter. In a more severe wound, the next layer downward, the dermis is penetrated. This contains connective tissue, sweat glands, hair follicles, nerves, lymph and blood vessels. Generally speaking, the deeper the wound, the more serious the consequences it can have for the body.
Luckily, most skin and hair coat injuries are not serious and can be handled with some simple first-aid interventions. Nutri-Vet’s veterinary team has developed a line of external care products to help soothe and repair damaged skin as well protect it from the harmful effects of the sun.
