Why Does My Dog’s Skin Get Dry in Winter.
You’ve likely noticed your dog scratching more frequently as temperatures drop. This isn’t coincidental—winter fundamentally alters your dog’s dermal physiology. Cold air contains less moisture, while indoor heating systems actively deplete environmental humidity, creating a dual assault on your pet’s integumentary system. The resulting transepidermal water loss compromises the stratum corneum’s barrier function, triggering inflammatory…