Skin and Coat Dog Food

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By Pet Expert Team
Updated: 2/13/2025
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Looking for dog food that prioritizes a healthy skin and coat? Look no further. Our selection offers a variety of formulas with Omega fatty acids, high-quality protein, Vitamin A and Vitamin E, all essential for maintaining your dog’s skin and coat health. Choose from many products to suit your dog’s preferences, including in gravy, ground, sliced, crunchy kibble and shredded blends. We offer options for dogs with sensitive skin, ensuring you can find the perfect recipe to help your dog look and feel their best. Learn more about our best dog food for skin and coat health and give your canine friend the gift of a healthy glow!

Why Skin and Coat Dog Food?

Is your dog experiencing itchy skin or hair loss? Start by consulting your veterinarian to identify any underlying skin issues and discuss whether a change in diet with dog food for skin health might help.

When you choose the best dog food for skin and coat health, look for formulas rich in Omega fatty acids, high-quality protein, Vitamin A and Vitamin E.

Learn more about finding some of the best dog food for a healthy coat and skin with insights from Purina experts and consider our options for dog food for a healthy coat and skin.  

Benefits of Skin and Coat Dog Food

  • All foods formulated for skin and coat support are complete and balanced
  • Contains essential vitamins and minerals crucial for skin and coat health, including Omega-6 fatty acids, Vitamin A and Vitamin E
  • Provides a high-quality source of protein for your dog  
  • Helps your dog’s skin and coat look their best

Best Skin and Coat Dog Foods

Let’s explore a few quick tips on picking some of the best dog food for a healthy coat by looking at a few examples of the various forms of skin and coat dog food that we offer.

Chunky

Made with real chicken and spinach or beef and wild rice, dogs savor our chunky nutrient-rich entrée options doused in savory gravy and high in protein for lean muscle maintenance. As with all our wet food, chunky dog food supports hydration.

Crunchy Kibble

For some of the best dry dog food for healthy skin and coat, choose specialized crunchy dog food for skin and coat health, with Omega-6 fatty acids and Vitamin A for nourishment and support. Options range from weight management to promoting calm behavior or mental alertness, as well as a range of athletic support, sensitive skin and stomach, puppy, adult and senior formulas for dogs of all sizes, including large, toy, small and more breeds. Flavors range from salmon to chicken, turkey, lamb, beef and more. Also, crunchy kibble dog food is excellent for supporting dental health.

Ground

Choose ground dog food with Omega fatty acids for healthy skin and coat. We offer a wide range of ground skin and coat dog food options for puppies under one year and adult dogs, including grain-free, sensitive skin and stomach and more formulas featuring chicken, beef, salmon, turkey and more. We offer an option formulated for small-breed puppies and all types of breeds. Ground dog food is also another wet food option for supporting canine hydration.

In Gravy

Choose dog food in gravy for your dog to savor very meaty flavors, healthy immune system support and nourished skin and coat. This gravy-laden choice includes options with real chicken, beef, lamb and more with ideal protein levels for body condition made with larger or smaller meaty chunks, depending on your dog’s preference. We also offer specialized skin and coat dog food formulas with gravy, including formulas for weight management in bite-sized morsels. Dog food in gravy also helps keep dogs hydrated.

Shredded Blend

Try a shredded blend for joint support, skin and coat nourishment and probiotics for gut health. We have choices for dogs of all breeds, including specialized formulas for large-breed and small-breed dogs, adults, puppies and seniors, all with a mix of tender, shredded pieces of beef, lamb, salmon, turkey or chicken and rice with crunchy kibbles. We offer specialized shredded blend formula options for weight management, with probiotics and more.

Sliced

If your dog prefers larger sliced pieces of meat, choose sliced dog food for various savory flavors, healthy immune system support and a nourished skin and coat. We offer cans of sliced dog food containing real lamb in gravy and with ideal protein levels for body condition and higher moisture levels to help keep dogs hydrated. 

Learn More About Skin and Coat Dog Food and Feeding Recommendations

Dog Sensitive Skin: Causes & Treatment 

Has your dog been scratching, chewing or licking its skin? Find out about dog skin sensitivities from Purina experts and whether sensitive-skin dog food is right for your pet. 

Dog Skin Allergies & Allergic Dermatitis: Symptoms & Treatment 

Is your dog scratching a lot? They might have skin allergies. Learn from Purina experts about the causes, symptoms and treatments for allergic dermatitis in dogs.

Quality Ingredients

We select only dog and cat food ingredients for nutrition that helps your pet live the best life possible. If you’ve ever wondered what the ingredients in your pet’s food do, read on to find out.  

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