Shedding is a natural process for dogs, but excessive shedding could indicate an underlying health problem. To combat this, your pet should eat a balanced diet which contains low allergens and essential vitamins and nutrients.
Hill’s Science Diet Sensitive Stomach Salmon and Vegetable Dog Food has been developed specifically to benefit your pup’s skin, coat and digestive health.
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Ingredients
Good dog food contains ingredients designed to reduce excessive shedding. They should contain vitamins and minerals essential for skin and coat health – specifically biotin – while some varieties also include fatty acids to nourish and sooth their coat, potentially helping decrease excessive shedding.
Some foods contain probiotics to promote proper digestion and eliminate food allergens that cause dogs to shed excessively, helping reduce shedding while improving skin and coat health. Limited ingredient diets may help minimize this issue as well.
Purina Pro Plan food offers another great choice, featuring Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids sourced from salmon as well as other key nutrients like kelp, flaxseed and probiotics. Furthermore, this food doesn’t include common fillers such as corn, wheat, soy or rice while it also avoids beef fat which could pose problems for dogs with allergies to red meat or sensitivities; some owners still recommend this food due to its other beneficial components; however many pet parents prefer natural alternatives without artificial flavors and colors added such as this option instead.
Fatty Acids
Fats have an unfair reputation but are an essential macronutrient in your dog’s diet. Fatty acids play an integral role in many processes including cell membrane formation and hormone release. Fatty acids fall into two essential categories – omega-3 and omega-6, which our bodies cannot produce but must consume through diet.
When looking for the ideal food to support shedding in dogs, look for something with both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to promote skin health. Furthermore, look for ingredients such as linolenic acid which help support immunity while mimicking sebum’s production naturally by skin which coats hair follicles.
Food will also be free from corn, wheat, soy, artificial preservatives and flavors as well as by-product meal to promote a healthy digestive tract and minimize excess shedding. Protein sources like chicken, duck and lamb will promote muscle development while providing essential amino acids.
Biotin
Biotin, a B vitamin, supports healthy skin and coat, strengthens nails, and is excreted through urine, meaning it doesn’t build up to toxic levels in the body. Biotin can be found naturally in liver eggs fish fungi seeds sweet potatoes among other sources.
Biotin helps your pet’s body metabolize fats and proteins efficiently, so it’s essential that their diet includes high-quality proteins like chicken, turkey, lamb and duck to support optimal health from nose-to-tail. These sources contain omega-3 fatty acids such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), providing nose-to-tail support.
Hill’s Science Diet Sensitive Stomach & Skin Dry Dog Food offers all the nutrients your furry friend requires to remain healthy. This gluten-free formula offers quality ingredients designed to soothe sensitive stomachs. Plus, its fiber content helps manage gastrointestinal conditions as well as weight management.
Oils
Your dog would benefit greatly from eating healthy fats, like omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which support coat health. Salmon oil is an excellent source of these fatty acids; try sprinkling some into his food.
Bad diet can cause digestive and gastrointestinal problems in dogs that result in itching or allergic reactions that lead to excessive shedding. Therefore, it’s crucial that owners choose food free of common allergens like wheat, corn and soy for best results.
Hill’s Science Diet Sensitive Stomach & Shedding Formula Dry Dog Food is an ideal choice for dogs with sensitive stomachs and shedding issues, with hydrolyzed protein to mitigate allergies, as well as one source of carbs to limit any allergic reactions that might arise. Available in 8-pound bags, owners have reported success stories regarding this food’s use on shedding canines.
