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How Your Dog’s Diet Affects Skin, Coat, and Allergy Health

If your dog constantly sheds, scratches, or chews at sore spots on his skin, allergies may be to blame—and his diet could be playing a major role. What a dog eats directly influences skin health, coat condition, overall wellness, and even long-term quality of life. In today’s post, we’ll explore how dog nutrition affects the skin and coat and why dietary adjustments may help relieve common problems. Roughly one in four veterinary visits for dogs involves concerns related to skin and coat health. Some of the most frequently diagnosed conditions include: Allergies, including reactions to flea bites Skin cancers Bacterial ...