Great nutrition is a must for keeping your fur baby’s coat and skin – a dog’s largest organ – super healthy.
In fact, if your best friend’s coat and skin aren’t in excellent condition, it can be indicator of a health issue, so it’s an important topic.
Digging in!
- Your dog’s skin and coat are essential for their overall protection, keeping them warm and cool, and helping them stay hydrated.
- A canine’s fur and skin form part of its immune system (just like in humans).
- If your best friend’s diet doesn’t include enough quality protein, this will often show up in the skin.
- Like people, dogs have three layers of skin (dermis, epidermis, hypodermis).
- A dog’s skin and coat make up 10-15% of their total body weight.
Dietary needs
To keep your fur baby’s coat and skin healthy, they need nutrient-rich food loaded with protein, omega-3 fatty acids, minerals and vitamins.
- Protein is key as pet fur is made up of around 95% protein. In fact, up to 35% of a dog’s daily protein needs are channelled toward maintaining its skin and coat! Animal proteins are ideal.
- Fats in the form of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are also vital for lustrous hair and skin, reducing inflammation and helping moisturise. If your dog has skin issues, EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids are particularly important.
- Vitamins and minerals like zinc, copper, vitamin E and A, selenium and iodine are all essential for skin and fur growth.
Nutri-Mate: A nutritionally complete solution
Nutri-Mate’s affordable premium dog rolls are made to meet your dog’s complete nutritional needs – no matter their breed, age or stage.
All of our West Australian made products are packed with fresh animal protein sources, such as kangaroo, beef, chicken and lamb.
Some of our recipes also contain salmon, which is rich in omega-3 and also contains omega-6.
As well, all of our products feature added omega-3, thiamine and taurine.
Even better, our protein-rich dog rolls do not contain preservatives, additives, gums or seed oils, meaning they’re ideal for pets with extra skin and gut sensitivities.
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