Natural Ingredients in Dog Food for Dry Skin

Canine dry skin is a common problem that can be caused by a number of factors, such as allergies, dry indoor heat, insufficient consumption of water, and a lack of nutrition in your dog's diet. It's a good idea to review the ingredients in your dog's current dog food. You may need to change food or add supplements that improve the condition of your dog's skin and coat.

  1. High-Quality Protein

    • Many commercial dog foods use low-quality protein that doesn't provide enough amino acids to promote a healthy coat and skin. Changing your dog's food to include high-quality protein sources such as chicken meal or lamb meal can make a visible difference in your dog's skin and coat condition. The protein should be the first ingredient listed. Lamb is preferred over chicken for dogs that may have allergies.

    Eggs

    • Adding eggs to your dog's diet will help to improve the condition of its skin and coat, according to Barfworld's website, because eggs are high in protein, rich in minerals, and have high levels of calcium. Eggs also have lecithin, enzymes, and almost all vitamins except vitamin C. The yolks, in particular, are good for dogs with dry skin problems because they contain sulphur, amino acids, vitamin A, essential fatty acids, zinc, and biotin, all of which nutritionally support healthy skin.

    Flaxseed

    • According to the Science Diet ingredients list, flaxseed is added to dog foods to improve coat and skin condition with its high vitamin E content and omega-E fatty acids.

    Soybean Oil

    • Soybean oil is another natural oil added to many high-quality dog foods to support a healthy coat and skin. It is high in fatty acids and vitamin E.

    Fish Oil

    • Salmon oil, cod liver oil, and sardine oil are all fish oils rich in Omega-3 fatty acids that help to improve canine skin. These oils can be found in some natural dog food brands. You can also add these to food yourself.

    Olive Oil

    • Many vets recommend adding a tablespoon of olive oil two to three times per week to your dog's food. Most dogs enjoy the taste, and it will also clear up a dry skin condition, according to Vetinfo.

    Water

    • Canine dry skin can be caused by not consuming enough water. You can try adding additional moisture to your dog's dry food or try adding a bit of fresh fruit, which has a high moisture content.